Distance From Weipa Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, WEI - FAI Distance

The distance from Weipa Airport (WEI) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 6449 miles or 10378 kilometers or 5600 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 Weipa ( Australia ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Weipa and Fairbanks takes around 14 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Weipa Airport, Weipa, Australia to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 14 hours 49 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 • WEI - FAI

Kilometers		10378 km
Statute Miles		6449 miles
Nautical Miles		5600 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 49 minutes

Weipa Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - WEI to FAI Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Weipa, Australia and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WEI - FAI

Time difference between Weipa (Australia) and Fairbanks (United States) is 18 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 18 Hours behind Weipa.

Location	Local Time
Weipa (Australia)	2026-10-29, 21:36:25 AEST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-10-29, 03:36:25 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

Weipa Airport (WEI / YBWP) Weipa, Australia

Destination

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