Distance From Quad City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, MLI - FAI Distance

The distance from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 2733 miles or 4398 kilometers or 2373 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 Moline ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

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

Estimated flight time from Quad City International Airport, Moline, 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 • MLI - FAI

Kilometers		4398 km
Statute Miles		2733 miles
Nautical Miles		2373 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 16 minutes

Quad City International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - MLI to FAI Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLI - FAI

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

Location	Local Time
Moline (United States)	2026-06-20, 05:59:36 CDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-06-20, 02:59:36 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

Quad City International Airport (MLI / KMLI) Moline, United States

Destination

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