Distance From Sokol Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, GDX - FAI Distance

The distance from Sokol Airport (GDX) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 1917 miles or 3085 kilometers or 1665 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 Magadan ( Russia ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Magadan and Fairbanks takes around 4 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sokol Airport, Magadan, Russia to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 4 hours 24 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 • GDX - FAI

Kilometers		3085 km
Statute Miles		1917 miles
Nautical Miles		1665 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 24 minutes

Sokol Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - GDX to FAI Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Magadan, Russia and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GDX - FAI

Time difference between Magadan (Russia) and Fairbanks (United States) is 20 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 20 Hours behind Magadan.

Location	Local Time
Magadan (Russia)	2025-12-17, 02:51:31 +11
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-16, 06:51:31 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

Sokol Airport (GDX / UHMM) Magadan, Russia

Destination

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