Fairbanks (FAI) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,277
miles
5,273
kilometers
2,847
nautical miles

🕐 6h 45m
Flight Time
🧭 E (111°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,277 5,243
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,277 5,243
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,277 4,916
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,277 4,916
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,277 6,554
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,277 4,916
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 Fairbanks and Houston earns you 6,554 base miles - that's 26% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to IAH route connects Fairbanks, United States with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,277 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 E bearing of 111° from Fairbanks. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 3,277 miles (5,273 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to IAH typically take around 6h 45m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,277 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.