Distance From Shay Gap Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, SGP - FAI Distance

The distance from Shay Gap Airport (SGP) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 7549 miles or 12148 kilometers or 6555 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 Shay Gap ( Australia ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shay Gap and Fairbanks takes around 17 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shay Gap Airport, Shay Gap, Australia to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 17 hours 21 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 • SGP - FAI

Kilometers		12148 km
Statute Miles		7549 miles
Nautical Miles		6555 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 21 minutes

Shay Gap Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - SGP to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shay Gap, Australia and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Shay Gap, Australia and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SGP - FAI

Time difference between Shay Gap (Australia) and Fairbanks (United States) is 16 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 16 Hours behind Shay Gap.

Location	Local Time
Shay Gap (Australia)	2026-04-29, 23:51:38 AWST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-04-29, 07:51:38 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

Shay Gap Airport (SGP / YSHG) Shay Gap, Australia

Destination

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