Detroit (DTW) to Fairbanks (FAI)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,899

miles

4,665

kilometers

2,519

nautical miles

🕐 6h 1m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (325°)

Direction

🌍 -4h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,899	+1,739	4,638 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,899	+1,739	4,638 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,899	+1,450	4,349 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,899	+1,450	4,349 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,899	+2,899	5,798 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,899	+1,450	4,349 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 Detroit and Fairbanks earns you 5,798 base miles - that's 23% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to FAI route connects Detroit, United States with Fairbanks, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,899 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 325° from Detroit. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2,899 miles (4,665 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to FAI typically take around 6h 1m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,899 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.