Fairbanks (FAI) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,908
miles
6,289
kilometers
3,396
nautical miles

🕐 7h 57m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (294°)
Direction
🌍 +17h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,908 6,253
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,908 6,253
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,908 5,862
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,908 5,862
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,908 7,816
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,908 5,862
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?

Flights between Fairbanks and Beijing follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to PEK route connects Fairbanks, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 3,908 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 294° from Fairbanks. There is a 17 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 3,908 miles (6,289 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to PEK typically take around 7h 57m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,908 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.