Fairbanks (FAI) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,778
miles
4,471
kilometers
2,414
nautical miles

🕐 5h 47m
Flight Time
🧭 E (95°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,778 4,445
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,778 4,445
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,778 4,167
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,778 4,167
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,778 5,556
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,778 4,167
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 2,778 miles across 6 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to ORD route connects Fairbanks, United States with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,778 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 95° 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 ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2,778 miles (4,471 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to ORD typically take around 5h 47m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,778 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.