Distance From Katiu Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, KXU - FAI Distance

The distance from Katiu Airport (KXU) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 5610 miles or 9029 kilometers or 4872 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 Katiu ( French Polynesia ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Katiu and Fairbanks takes around 12 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katiu Airport, Katiu, French Polynesia to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 12 hours 53 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 • KXU - FAI

Kilometers		9029 km
Statute Miles		5610 miles
Nautical Miles		4872 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 53 minutes

Katiu Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - KXU to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Katiu, French Polynesia and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Katiu, French Polynesia and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KXU - FAI

Time difference between Katiu (French Polynesia) and Fairbanks (United States) is 2 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 2 Hours ahead of Katiu.

Location	Local Time
Katiu (French Polynesia)	2026-04-30, 20:11:32 -10
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-04-30, 22:11:32 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

Katiu Airport (KXU / NTKT) Katiu, French Polynesia

Destination

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