Fairbanks (FAI) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,240
miles
6,824
kilometers
3,685
nautical miles

🕐 8h 35m
Flight Time
🧭 N (22°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,240 6,784
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,240 6,784
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,240 6,360
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,240 6,360
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,240 8,480
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,240 6,360
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Fairbanks to London would take approximately 9 days compared to just 8h 35m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to LGW route connects Fairbanks, United States with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 4,240 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 22° from Fairbanks. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 4,240 miles (6,824 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to LGW typically take around 8h 35m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,240 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.