Tacoma to Fairbanks (TCM–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,545 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service Verified 1mo ago
No nonstop service between TCM and FAI. Nearest airports to TCM with scheduled service: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA, 23 mi) · Portland International Airport (PDX, 107 mi) · Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 10 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

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Tacoma to Fairbanks
Route information for TCM to FAI.
1,545 mi 3h 25m nonstop -1h behind

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TCM → FAI
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
FAI → TCM
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fairbanks from Tacoma

Nearby airports with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Metric TCM→FAI SEA→FAI PDX→FAI
Distance from TCM – 23 mi 107 mi
Nonstop airlines – 11 2
Weekly flights – 178 2
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 49m 3h 43m
Seattle (SEA) to Fairbanks flights · Portland (PDX) to Fairbanks flights
Airports within 200 miles of TCM with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Tacoma.
TCM: PDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tacoma, it's 5:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
1,545 mi / 2,486 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

TCM–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tacoma to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance1,545 mi / 2,486 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: TCM
Full nameMcChord Air Force Base
IATA / ICAOTCM / KTCM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation322 ft / 98 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 TCM to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from McChord Air Force Base to Fairbanks International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,545 miles.
Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Tacoma.
Nearby alternatives include SEA and PDX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TCM to FAI

McChord Air Force Base (TCM) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TCM to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TCM to FAI is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,545 miles (2,486 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA) and Portland (PDX).