Distance From Rancho Santa Monica Airport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Rancho Santa Monica Airport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 2997 miles or 4823 kilometers or 2603 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 San Buenaventura ( Mexico ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Buenaventura and Fairbanks takes around 6 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rancho Santa Monica Airport, San Buenaventura, Mexico to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 6 hours 53 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		4823 km
Statute Miles		2997 miles
Nautical Miles		2603 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 53 minutes

Rancho Santa Monica Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

Location of Rancho Santa Monica Airport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Buenaventura to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Buenaventura, Mexico and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between San Buenaventura, Mexico and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between San Buenaventura (Mexico) and Fairbanks (United States) is 2 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 2 Hours behind San Buenaventura.

Location	Local Time
San Buenaventura (Mexico)	2026-05-02, 11:33:47 CST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-05-02, 09:33:47 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

Rancho Santa Monica Airport ( / ) San Buenaventura, Mexico

Destination

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