Distance From City of Derry Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, LDY - FAI Distance

The distance from City of Derry Airport (LDY) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 3899 miles or 6275 kilometers or 3386 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 Derry ( United Kingdom ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Derry and Fairbanks takes around 8 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from City of Derry Airport, Derry, United Kingdom to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 8 hours 57 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 • LDY - FAI

Kilometers		6275 km
Statute Miles		3899 miles
Nautical Miles		3386 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 57 minutes

City of Derry Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - LDY to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Derry, United Kingdom and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Derry, United Kingdom and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LDY - FAI

Time difference between Derry (United Kingdom) and Fairbanks (United States) is 9 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 9 Hours behind Derry.

Location	Local Time
Derry (United Kingdom)	2026-11-02, 06:52:59 GMT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-11-01, 21:52:59 AKST

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

City of Derry Airport (LDY / EGAE) Derry, United Kingdom

Destination

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