Distance From Fairbanks International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, FAI - PHX Distance

The distance from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2636 miles or 4242 kilometers or 2289 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 Fairbanks ( United States ) to Phoenix ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairbanks and Phoenix takes around 6 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, United States is 6 hours 3 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 - PHX

Kilometers		4242 km
Statute Miles		2636 miles
Nautical Miles		2289 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 3 minutes

Fairbanks International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Flight Route Map - FAI to PHX Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • FAI - PHX

Time difference between Fairbanks (United States) and Phoenix (United States) is 2 Hours.
Phoenix time is 2 Hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Location	Local Time
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-01-29, 06:06:29 AKST
Phoenix (United States)	2026-01-29, 08:06:29 MST

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

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

Destination

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX / KPHX) Phoenix, United States