Newark (EWR) to Fairbanks (FAI)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,255
miles
5,238
kilometers
2,828
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
3,255 5,208
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,255 5,208
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,255 4,883
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,255 4,883
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,255 6,510
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,255 4,883
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?

This long-haul flight covers 3,255 miles across 7 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to FAI route connects Newark, United States with Fairbanks, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,255 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 Newark. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3,255 miles (5,238 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to FAI typically take around 6h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,255 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.