Distance From Smith Restricted Landing Area to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Smith Restricted Landing Area () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 2934 miles or 4721 kilometers or 2548 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 Hecker ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hecker and Fairbanks takes around 6 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smith Restricted Landing Area, Hecker, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 6 hours 44 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		4721 km
Statute Miles		2934 miles
Nautical Miles		2548 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 44 minutes

Smith Restricted Landing Area to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

Location of Smith Restricted Landing Area & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hecker to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Hecker (United States) and Fairbanks (United States) is 4 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 4 Hours behind Hecker.

Location	Local Time
Hecker (United States)	2026-08-06, 12:10:13 EDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-08-06, 08:10:13 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

Smith Restricted Landing Area ( / 4IS5) Hecker, United States

Destination

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