Distance From Polk County Hospital Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport

The distance from Polk County Hospital Heliport () to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 2632 miles or 4236 kilometers or 2286 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Des Moines ( United States ) to Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Fairbanks takes around 6 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Polk County Hospital Heliport, Des Moines, United States to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 6 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - FAI

Kilometers		4236 km
Statute Miles		2632 miles
Nautical Miles		2286 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 3 minutes

Polk County Hospital Heliport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - to FAI Flight Path

Location of Polk County Hospital Heliport & Fairbanks International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Des Moines to Fairbanks nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAI

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Fairbanks (United States) is 3 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 3 Hours behind Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2024-12-26, 01:40:22 CST
Fairbanks (United States)	2024-12-25, 22:40:22 AKST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Polk County Hospital Heliport ( / 6IA4) Des Moines, United States

Destination

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI / PAFA) Fairbanks, United States