Distance From Rust Field to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Rust Field () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 3185 miles or 5126 kilometers or 2766 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 Waring ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waring and Fairbanks takes around 7 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rust Field, Waring, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 7 hours 19 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		5126 km
Statute Miles		3185 miles
Nautical Miles		2766 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 19 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Waring, United States and Fairbanks, United States. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

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

Location	Local Time
Waring (United States)	2026-06-19, 01:43:26 MDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-06-18, 23:43:26 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

Rust Field ( / 8XS9) Waring, United States

Destination

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