Dulles to Fairbanks (IAD–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,259 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
SEA Seattle 10h 28m ASAVAY → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks flights
DEN Denver 10h 30m AVAZCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks flights
ORD Chicago 10h 36m ACAVAZ → UA Chicago (ORD) to Fairbanks flights
MSP Minneapolis 11h 59m AFAMCM → AMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Fairbanks flights
ANC Anchorage 12h 3m UA → 7SASEM Anchorage (ANC) to Fairbanks flights
PDX Portland 17h 4m SNUA → ASSY Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks flights
YUL Montréal ~9h 38m ACAVCM → Montréal (YUL) to Fairbanks flights
YOW Ottawa ~10h 12m ACAVUA → Ottawa (YOW) to Fairbanks flights
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Dulles to Fairbanks
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,259 mi 7h 7m nonstop -4h behind

IAD–FAI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Fairbanks (FAI) Fairbanks to Dulles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
YUL ~9h 38m YOW ~10h 12m SEA ~10h 28m DEN ~10h 30m ORD ~10h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
414
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → FAI
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
60%
Return
FAI → IAD
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → FAI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 2:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
3,259 mi / 5,245 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 7m gate to gate.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance3,259 mi / 5,245 km
Flight time7h 7m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take about 7h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 3,259 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Dulles.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to FAI

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to FAI is about 7 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,259 miles (5,245 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.