FAI
Fairbanks
United States
3,964 km
2,463 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
3,964 km
2,463 mi / 2,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FAI LAX
Airport Name Fairbanks International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FAI LAX
ICAO Code PAFA KLAX
City Fairbanks Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 439 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 64.820000, -147.860000 33.940000, -118.410000

Fairbanks (FAI) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Fairbanks, United States to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 3,964 kilometers (2,463 miles / 2,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 12:14 in Fairbanks, it's 13:14 in Los Angeles.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Fairbanks (FAI) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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