Distance From Harry P Williams Memorial Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, PTN - FAI Distance

The distance from Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 3405 miles or 5480 kilometers or 2957 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 Patterson ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Patterson and Fairbanks takes around 7 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Harry P Williams Memorial Airport, Patterson, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 7 hours 49 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 • PTN - FAI

Kilometers		5480 km
Statute Miles		3405 miles
Nautical Miles		2957 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 49 minutes

Harry P Williams Memorial Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - PTN to FAI Flight Path

Location of Harry P Williams Memorial Airport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Patterson to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PTN - FAI

Time difference between Patterson (United States) and Fairbanks (United States) is 4 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 4 Hours behind Patterson.

Location	Local Time
Patterson (United States)	2025-12-15, 08:31:35 EST
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-15, 04:31:35 AKST

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

Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN / KPTN) Patterson, United States

Destination

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