Distance From Safford Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, SAD - FAI Distance

The distance from Safford Regional Airport (SAD) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 2729 miles or 4391 kilometers or 2370 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 Safford ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

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

Estimated flight time from Safford Regional Airport, Safford, 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 • SAD - FAI

Kilometers		4391 km
Statute Miles		2729 miles
Nautical Miles		2370 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 16 minutes

Safford Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - SAD to FAI Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAD - FAI

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

Location	Local Time
Safford (United States)	2025-12-14, 21:04:42 MST
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-14, 19:04:42 AKST

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

Safford Regional Airport (SAD / KSAD) Safford, United States

Destination

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