Fairbanks (FAI) to Sydney (SYD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,567
miles
12,177
kilometers
6,575
nautical miles

🕐 14h 55m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (230°)
Direction
🌍 +19h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,567 12,107
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,567 12,107
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,567 11,351
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,567 11,351
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,567 15,134
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,567 11,351
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?

A round trip between Fairbanks and Sydney earns you 15,134 base miles - that's 61% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FAI to SYD route connects Fairbanks, United States with Sydney, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 7,567 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 230° from Fairbanks. There is a 19 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FAI

Fairbanks International Airport

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

🛬 About SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 7,567 miles (12,177 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FAI to SYD typically take around 14h 55m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,567 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.