BWI
Baltimore
United States
5,260 km
3,269 miles
FAI
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
5,260 km
3,269 mi / 2,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/New_York
Heading
327°
north northwest

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BWI FAI
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Fairbanks International Airport
IATA Code BWI FAI
ICAO Code KBWI PAFA
City Baltimore Fairbanks
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Anchorage
Elevation 143 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 64.820000, -147.860000

Baltimore (BWI) to Fairbanks (FAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Fairbanks, United States is 5,260 kilometers (3,269 miles / 2,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:35 in Baltimore, it's 18:35 in Fairbanks. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fairbanks (FAI) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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