Distance From Makado Gliderport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Makado Gliderport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 3479 miles or 5598 kilometers or 3021 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 Sano ( Japan ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sano and Fairbanks takes around 7 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makado Gliderport, Sano, Japan to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 7 hours 59 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 • - FAI

Kilometers		5598 km
Statute Miles		3479 miles
Nautical Miles		3021 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 59 minutes

Makado Gliderport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sano, Japan and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Sano, Japan and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Sano (Japan) and Fairbanks (United States) is 17 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 17 Hours behind Sano.

Location	Local Time
Sano (Japan)	2026-07-31, 19:36:40 JST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-07-31, 02:36:40 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

Makado Gliderport ( / ) Sano, Japan

Destination

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