FAI to GAL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) to Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) is 430 km (267 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (GAL to FAI).
How far is it from Fairbanks to Galena?
The great-circle distance between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) is 430 km (267 mi, 232 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from FAI to GAL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GAL is roughly west of FAI.
How is the FAI to GAL route written in code?
The pair is written FAI-GAL in IATA codes and PAFA-PAGA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Fairbanks International Airport is FAI (PAFA), Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport is GAL (PAGA).
| FAI | GAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Fairbanks International Airport | Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport |
| ICAO code | PAFA | PAGA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 439 ft | 153 ft |
| Rank by connections | #502 | #1147 |
Both ICAO codes start with P, the prefix ICAO assigns to the eastern Pacific and Alaska, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GAL sits 286 ft (87 m) lower than FAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FAI to GAL
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7H | Era Alaska | ERR | Erah | Active |
| 8V | Astral Aviation | ACP | Astral Cargo | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Fairbanks from Galena?
Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) are 430 km (267 mi, 232 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FAI to GAL?
A typical nonstop flight between FAI and GAL takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GAL from FAI?
Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) lies roughly west of Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Which airlines fly FAI to GAL?
2 airlines appear on the FAI-GAL route in the open dataset, including Era Alaska, Astral Aviation.
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