Distance From Matthews Ridge Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, MWJ - FAI Distance

The distance from Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 5682 miles or 9144 kilometers or 4935 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 Matthews Ridge ( Guyana ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matthews Ridge and Fairbanks takes around 13 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Matthews Ridge Airport, Matthews Ridge, Guyana to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 13 hours 3 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 • MWJ - FAI

Kilometers		9144 km
Statute Miles		5682 miles
Nautical Miles		4935 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 3 minutes

Matthews Ridge Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - MWJ to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Matthews Ridge, Guyana and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Matthews Ridge, Guyana and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MWJ - FAI

Time difference between Matthews Ridge (Guyana) and Fairbanks (United States) is 4 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 4 Hours behind Matthews Ridge.

Location	Local Time
Matthews Ridge (Guyana)	2026-06-19, 21:08:23 -04
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-06-19, 17:08:23 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

Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ / SYMR) Matthews Ridge, Guyana

Destination

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