Distance From Ellig Field to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Ellig Field () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 2255 miles or 3628 kilometers or 1958 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 Hickson ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hickson and Fairbanks takes around 5 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellig Field, Hickson, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 5 hours 10 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		3628 km
Statute Miles		2255 miles
Nautical Miles		1958 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 10 minutes

Ellig Field to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Hickson (United States) and Fairbanks (United States) is 3 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 3 Hours behind Hickson.

Location	Local Time
Hickson (United States)	2026-06-18, 13:09:39 CDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-06-18, 10:09:39 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

Ellig Field ( / ND99) Hickson, United States

Destination

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