Charlotte (CLT) to Fairbanks (FAI)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,375
miles
5,431
kilometers
2,932
nautical miles

🕐 6h 56m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (329°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,375 5,400
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,375 5,400
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,375 5,063
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,375 5,063
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,375 6,750
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,375 5,063
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Charlotte to Fairbanks would take approximately 8 days compared to just 6h 56m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to FAI route connects Charlotte, United States with Fairbanks, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,375 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 329° from Charlotte. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, United States.

🛬 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3,375 miles (5,431 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to FAI typically take around 6h 56m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,375 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.