Distance From Kangding Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, KGT - FAI Distance

The distance from Kangding Airport (KGT) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 4904 miles or 7891 kilometers or 4258 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 Garzê (Kangding) ( China ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Garzê (Kangding) and Fairbanks takes around 11 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kangding Airport, Garzê (Kangding), China to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 11 hours 16 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 • KGT - FAI

Kilometers		7891 km
Statute Miles		4904 miles
Nautical Miles		4258 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 16 minutes

Kangding Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - KGT to FAI Flight Path

Location of Kangding Airport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Garzê (Kangding) to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Garzê (Kangding), China and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Garzê (Kangding), China and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGT - FAI

Time difference between Garzê (Kangding) (China) and Fairbanks (United States) is 17 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 17 Hours behind Garzê (Kangding).

Location	Local Time
Garzê (Kangding) (China)	2025-12-17, 07:57:24 CST
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-16, 14:57:24 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

Kangding Airport (KGT / ZUKD) Garzê (Kangding), China

Destination

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