Distance From Marathon Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, YSP - FAI Distance

The distance from Marathon Airport (YSP) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 2452 miles or 3946 kilometers or 2130 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 Marathon ( Canada ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Marathon and Fairbanks takes around 5 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Marathon Airport, Marathon, Canada to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 5 hours 38 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 • YSP - FAI

Kilometers		3946 km
Statute Miles		2452 miles
Nautical Miles		2130 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 38 minutes

Marathon Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - YSP to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Marathon, Canada and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Marathon, Canada and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YSP - FAI

Time difference between Marathon (Canada) and Fairbanks (United States) is 3 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 3 Hours behind Marathon.

Location	Local Time
Marathon (Canada)	2026-05-04, 04:08:38 EST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-05-04, 01:08:38 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

Marathon Airport (YSP / CYSP) Marathon, Canada

Destination

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