Distance From Puerto Cabezas Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, PUZ - FAI Distance

The distance from Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 4600 miles or 7403 kilometers or 3995 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 Puerto Cabezas ( Nicaragua ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puerto Cabezas and Fairbanks takes around 10 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Puerto Cabezas Airport, Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 10 hours 34 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 • PUZ - FAI

Kilometers		7403 km
Statute Miles		4600 miles
Nautical Miles		3995 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 34 minutes

Puerto Cabezas Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - PUZ to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PUZ - FAI

Time difference between Puerto Cabezas (Nicaragua) and Fairbanks (United States) is 2 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 2 Hours behind Puerto Cabezas.

Location	Local Time
Puerto Cabezas (Nicaragua)	2026-10-27, 09:04:01 CST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-10-27, 07:04:01 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

Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ / MNPC) Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua

Destination

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