Distance From MCHD Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from MCHD Heliport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 2475 miles or 3982 kilometers or 2149 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 Cortez ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cortez and Fairbanks takes around 5 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from MCHD Heliport, Cortez, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 5 hours 41 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		3982 km
Statute Miles		2475 miles
Nautical Miles		2149 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 41 minutes

MCHD Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Cortez, United States and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Cortez (United States) and Fairbanks (United States) is 2 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 2 Hours behind Cortez.

Location	Local Time
Cortez (United States)	2026-09-24, 18:15:57 MDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-09-24, 16:15:57 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

MCHD Heliport ( / 1CO9) Cortez, United States

Destination

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