Boston (BOS) to Fairbanks (FAI)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,251
miles
5,232
kilometers
2,825
nautical miles

🕐 6h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (326°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,251 5,202
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,251 5,202
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,251 4,877
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,251 4,877
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,251 6,502
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,251 4,877
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?

When you land in Fairbanks, your watch will be 4 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to FAI route connects Boston, United States with Fairbanks, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,251 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 326° from Boston. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, United States.

🛬 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3,251 miles (5,232 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to FAI typically take around 6h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,251 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.