Distance From Great Falls International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, GTF - FAI Distance

The distance from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 1802 miles or 2900 kilometers or 1565 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 Great Falls ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Great Falls and Fairbanks takes around 4 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Great Falls International Airport, Great Falls, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 4 hours 8 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 • GTF - FAI

Kilometers		2900 km
Statute Miles		1802 miles
Nautical Miles		1565 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 8 minutes

Great Falls International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - GTF to FAI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Great Falls, United States and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GTF - FAI

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

Location	Local Time
Great Falls (United States)	2026-03-23, 04:50:43 MDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-03-23, 02:50:43 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

Great Falls International Airport (GTF / KGTF) Great Falls, United States

Destination

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