Distance From Vayqan Air Base to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Vayqan Air Base () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 5290 miles or 8513 kilometers or 4594 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 Shabestar ( Iran ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shabestar and Fairbanks takes around 12 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vayqan Air Base, Shabestar, Iran to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 12 hours 9 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		8513 km
Statute Miles		5290 miles
Nautical Miles		4594 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 9 minutes

Vayqan Air Base to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

Location of Vayqan Air Base & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shabestar to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Shabestar, Iran and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Shabestar (Iran) and Fairbanks (United States) is 11 Hours 30 Minutes.
Fairbanks time is 11 Hours 30 Minutes behind Shabestar.

Location	Local Time
Shabestar (Iran)	2026-03-18, 07:57:50 +0330
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-03-17, 20:27:50 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

Vayqan Air Base ( / ) Shabestar, Iran

Destination

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