Distance From Elk Meadows Ranch Airport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Elk Meadows Ranch Airport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 1852 miles or 2981 kilometers or 1609 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 Townsend ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Townsend and Fairbanks takes around 4 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elk Meadows Ranch Airport, Townsend, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 4 hours 15 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		2981 km
Statute Miles		1852 miles
Nautical Miles		1609 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 15 minutes

Elk Meadows Ranch Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

Location of Elk Meadows Ranch Airport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Townsend to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Townsend (United States) and Fairbanks (United States) is 2 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 2 Hours behind Townsend.

Location	Local Time
Townsend (United States)	2026-05-04, 23:53:40 MDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-05-04, 21:53:40 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

Elk Meadows Ranch Airport ( / 8MT4) Townsend, United States

Destination

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