Distance From Sterling Airport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Sterling Airport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 3225 miles or 5190 kilometers or 2801 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 Sterling ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sterling and Fairbanks takes around 7 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sterling Airport, Sterling, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 7 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 • - FAI

Kilometers		5190 km
Statute Miles		3225 miles
Nautical Miles		2801 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 24 minutes

Sterling Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

Location of Sterling Airport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Sterling, United States and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

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

Location	Local Time
Sterling (United States)	2026-05-03, 06:01:32 EDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-05-03, 02:01:32 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

Sterling Airport ( / 3B3) Sterling, United States

Destination

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