Distance From West 30th St. Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport, JRA - FAI Distance

The distance from West 30th St. Heliport (JRA) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 3256 miles or 5240 kilometers or 2828 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 New York ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Fairbanks takes around 7 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from West 30th St. Heliport, New York, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 7 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 • JRA - FAI

Kilometers		5240 km
Statute Miles		3256 miles
Nautical Miles		2828 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 29 minutes

West 30th St. Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - JRA to FAI Flight Path

Location of West 30th St. Heliport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JRA - FAI

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

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2026-03-22, 02:03:47 EDT
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-03-21, 22:03:47 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

West 30th St. Heliport (JRA / KJRA) New York, United States

Destination

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