Distance From Fairbanks International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, FAI - RSW Distance

The distance from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 3873 miles or 6232 kilometers or 3363 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 Fort Myers ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairbanks and Fort Myers takes around 8 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, United States is 8 hours 54 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 - RSW

Kilometers		6232 km
Statute Miles		3873 miles
Nautical Miles		3363 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 54 minutes

Fairbanks International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport Flight Route Map - FAI to RSW Flight Path

Location of Fairbanks International Airport & Southwest Florida International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fairbanks to Fort Myers nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Fairbanks, United States and Fort Myers, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FAI - RSW

Time difference between Fairbanks (United States) and Fort Myers (United States) is 4 Hours.
Fort Myers time is 4 Hours ahead of Fairbanks.

Location	Local Time
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-15, 02:29:35 AKST
Fort Myers (United States)	2025-12-15, 06:29:35 EST

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

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) Fort Myers, United States