Fairbanks (FAI) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,462
miles
3,963
kilometers
2,140
nautical miles

🕐 5h 11m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (136°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,462 3,939
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,462 3,939
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,462 3,693
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,462 3,693
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,462 4,924
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,462 3,693
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?

When you land in Los Angeles, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to LAX route connects Fairbanks, United States with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,462 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 SE bearing of 136° from Fairbanks. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2,462 miles (3,963 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to LAX typically take around 5h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,462 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.