Fairbanks (FAI) to Phoenix (PHX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,635
miles
4,241
kilometers
2,290
nautical miles

🕐 5h 31m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (128°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,635 4,216
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,635 4,216
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,635 3,953
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,635 3,953
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,635 5,270
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,635 3,953
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 Phoenix 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 PHX route connects Fairbanks, United States with Phoenix, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,635 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 128° from Fairbanks. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

🛬 About PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 2,635 miles (4,241 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to PHX typically take around 5h 31m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,635 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.