Distance From Fort Wainwright South Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field

The distance from Fort Wainwright South Airport () to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 2452 miles or 3945 kilometers or 2129 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 North Star ( United States ) to Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fairbanks North Star and Minneapolis takes around 5 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fort Wainwright South Airport, Fairbanks North Star, United States to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 5 hours 38 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 • - MSP

Kilometers		3945 km
Statute Miles		2452 miles
Nautical Miles		2129 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 38 minutes

Fort Wainwright South Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - to MSP Flight Path

Location of Fort Wainwright South Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Fairbanks North Star to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fairbanks North Star, United States and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MSP

Time difference between Fairbanks North Star (United States) and Minneapolis (United States) is 3 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 3 Hours ahead of Fairbanks North Star.

Location	Local Time
Fairbanks North Star (United States)	2026-06-20, 02:51:39 AKDT
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-06-20, 05:51:39 CDT

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

Fort Wainwright South Airport ( / ) Fairbanks North Star, United States

Destination

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States