Fairbanks (FAI) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,530

miles

2,462

kilometers

1,329

nautical miles

🕐 3h 25m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (129°)

Direction

🌍 +1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	1,530	+918	2,448 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	1,530	+918	2,448 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	1,530	+765	2,295 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	1,530	+765	2,295 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	1,530	+1,530	3,060 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	1,530	+765	2,295 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 Seattle, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to SEA route connects Fairbanks, United States with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,530 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SE bearing of 129° 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 SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 1,530 miles (2,462 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from FAI to SEA typically take around 3h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 1,530 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.