FAI
Fairbanks
United States
3,454 km
2,146 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
3,454 km
2,146 mi / 1,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Anchorage
Heading
139°
southeast

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FAI SFO
Airport Name Fairbanks International Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code FAI SFO
ICAO Code PAFA KSFO
City Fairbanks San Francisco
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 439 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 64.820000, -147.860000 37.620000, -122.380000

Fairbanks (FAI) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Fairbanks, United States to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 3,454 kilometers (2,146 miles / 1,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 01:25 in Fairbanks, it's 02:25 in San Francisco.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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