Distance From Cheongbongsan Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Cheongbongsan Heliport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 3722 miles or 5990 kilometers or 3233 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Samcheok ( South Korea ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Samcheok and Fairbanks takes around 8 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cheongbongsan Heliport, Samcheok, South Korea to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 8 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - FAI

Kilometers		5990 km
Statute Miles		3722 miles
Nautical Miles		3233 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 33 minutes

Cheongbongsan Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

Location of Cheongbongsan Heliport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Samcheok to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Samcheok, South Korea and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Samcheok, South Korea and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Samcheok (South Korea) and Fairbanks (United States) is 17 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 17 Hours behind Samcheok.

Location	Local Time
Samcheok (South Korea)	2026-03-19, 21:58:22 KST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-03-19, 04:58:22 AKDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Cheongbongsan Heliport ( / ) Samcheok, South Korea

Destination

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI / PAFA) Fairbanks, United States