Distance From Round Butte Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Round Butte Heliport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 1726 miles or 2778 kilometers or 1499 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 Metolius ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Metolius and Fairbanks takes around 3 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Round Butte Heliport, Metolius, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 3 hours 58 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		2778 km
Statute Miles		1726 miles
Nautical Miles		1499 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 58 minutes

Round Butte Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

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

Location	Local Time
Metolius (United States)	2026-05-07, 05:32:38 MDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-05-07, 03:32:38 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

Round Butte Heliport ( / 0OR4) Metolius, United States

Destination

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