Fairbanks (FAI) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,269
miles
5,261
kilometers
2,841
nautical miles

🕐 6h 44m
Flight Time
🧭 E (83°)
Direction
🌍 +4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,269 5,230
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,269 5,230
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,269 4,904
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,269 4,904
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,269 6,538
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,269 4,904
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 3,269 miles across 7 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to JFK route connects Fairbanks, United States with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,269 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 83° from Fairbanks. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 3,269 miles (5,261 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to JFK typically take around 6h 44m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,269 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.