Distance From Potts Field to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Potts Field () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 2728 miles or 4390 kilometers or 2369 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 North Cape ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between North Cape and Fairbanks takes around 6 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Potts Field, North Cape, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 6 hours 16 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		4390 km
Statute Miles		2728 miles
Nautical Miles		2369 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 16 minutes

Potts Field to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between North Cape, United States and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between North Cape (United States) and Fairbanks (United States) is 3 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 3 Hours behind North Cape.

Location	Local Time
North Cape (United States)	2025-12-17, 00:01:28 CST
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-16, 21:01:28 AKST

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

Potts Field ( / 0WN5) North Cape, United States

Destination

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