Distance From Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, GAL - FAI Distance

The distance from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 268 miles or 431 kilometers or 233 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 Galena ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galena and Fairbanks takes around 0 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport, Galena, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 0 hours 36 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 • GAL - FAI

Kilometers		431 km
Statute Miles		268 miles
Nautical Miles		233 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 36 minutes

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - GAL to FAI Flight Path

Location of Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Galena to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Galena, United States and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAL - FAI

Time difference between Galena (United States) and Fairbanks (United States) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Galena (United States)	2025-12-04, 22:33:49 AKST
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-04, 22:33:49 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

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL / PAGA) Galena, United States

Destination

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