Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks (FAI)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,425

miles

3,903

kilometers

2,107

nautical miles

🕐 5h 7m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (330°)

Direction

🌍 -2h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,425	+1,455	3,880 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,425	+1,455	3,880 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,425	+1,213	3,638 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,425	+1,213	3,638 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,425	+2,425	4,850 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,425	+1,213	3,638 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?

A round trip between Denver and Fairbanks earns you 4,850 base miles - that's 19% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEN to FAI route connects Denver, United States with Fairbanks, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,425 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 Denver. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, United States.

🛬 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Denver International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2,425 miles (3,903 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DEN to FAI typically take around 5h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,425 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.