Distance From Wellington International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, WLG - FAI Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 7607 miles or 12241 kilometers or 6606 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 Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Fairbanks takes around 17 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 17 hours 29 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 • WLG - FAI

Kilometers		12241 km
Statute Miles		7607 miles
Nautical Miles		6606 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 29 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - WLG to FAI Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wellington, New Zealand and Fairbanks, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Wellington, New Zealand and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - FAI

Time difference between Wellington (New Zealand) and Fairbanks (United States) is 22 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 22 Hours behind Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-16, 04:44:40 NZDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-15, 06:44:40 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

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand

Destination

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