Atlanta (ATL) to Fairbanks (FAI)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,366
miles
5,417
kilometers
2,925
nautical miles

🕐 6h 55m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (330°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,366 5,386
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,366 5,386
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,366 5,049
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,366 5,049
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,366 6,732
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,366 5,049
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Atlanta and Fairbanks follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to FAI route connects Atlanta, United States with Fairbanks, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,366 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 330° from Atlanta. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) serves Fairbanks, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3,366 miles (5,417 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to FAI typically take around 6h 55m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,366 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.