Nonstop flight route between Fairbanks, Alaska, United States and Shreveport, Louisiana, United States:
Departure Airport:
(64°48'53"N by 147°51'23"W)
Arrival Airport:
(32°32'25"N by 93°44'42"W)
Distance from FAI to DTN:
3,165.08 miles (5,093.69 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), Fairbanks, Alaska, United States and Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN), Shreveport, Louisiana, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,165 miles (or 5,094 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between Fairbanks International Airport and Shreveport Downtown Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between Fairbanks International Airport and Shreveport Downtown Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | FAI / PAFA |
| Airport Name: | Fairbanks International Airport |
| Location: | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 64°48'53"N by 147°51'23"W |
| Area Served: | Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | State of Alaska DOT&PF |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 434 feet (132 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 4 |
| View all routes: | Routes from FAI |
| More Information: | FAI Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | DTN / KDTN |
| Airport Name: | Shreveport Downtown Airport |
| Location: | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 32°32'25"N by 93°44'42"W |
| Area Served: | Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Operator/Owner: | Shreveport Airport Authority |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 179 feet (55 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from DTN |
| More Information: | DTN Maps & Info |
Facts about Fairbanks International Airport (FAI):
- Pan Am eventually used Fairbanks as a stopover for transpacific service from New York and Seattle to Tokyo starting in September 1969.
- The closest airport to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is Ladd Army Airfield (FBK), which is located only 7 miles (12 kilometers) ENE of FAI.
- Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) has 4 runways.
- Because of Fairbanks International Airport's relatively low elevation of 434 feet, planes can take off or land at Fairbanks International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,289 miles (16,558 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Facts about Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN):
- The furthest airport from Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN) is Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK), which is located 10,879 miles (17,508 kilometers) away in Cocos Islands, Australia.
- Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN) has 2 runways.
- The closest airport to Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN) is Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD), which is located only 5 miles (9 kilometers) ESE of DTN.
- Because of Shreveport Downtown Airport's relatively low elevation of 179 feet, planes can take off or land at Shreveport Downtown Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.28 miles (11.71 km) ENE | Ladd Army Airfield (FBK) | Fairbanks / Fort Wainwright, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 24.54 miles (39.49 km) ESE | Eielson Air Force Base (EIL) | Fairbanks, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 40.45 miles (65.10 km) WSW | Nenana Municipal Airport (ENN) | Nenana, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 49.82 miles (80.18 km) WNW | Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) | Minto, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 81.20 miles (130.68 km) SSW | McKinley National Park Airport (MCL) | McKinley Park, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 81.77 miles (131.59 km) NW | Rampart Airport (RMP) | Rampart, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 82.65 miles (133.01 km) W | Manley Hot Springs Airport (MLY) | Manley Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 82.81 miles (133.27 km) SE | Delta Junction Airport (DJN) | Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 85.28 miles (137.25 km) SE | Allen Army Airfield (BIG) | Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 89.90 miles (144.68 km) NNW | Stevens Village Airport (SVS) | Stevens Village, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 95.72 miles (154.05 km) NW | Five Mile Airport (FMC) | Five Mile, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 103.41 miles (166.43 km) ENE | Central Airport (CEM) | Central, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 104.99 miles (168.97 km) ENE | Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP) | Circle Hot Springs, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 107.67 miles (173.28 km) N | Beaver Airport (WBQ) | Beaver, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 109.46 miles (176.15 km) SSW | Summit Airport (UMM) | Summit, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,289.00 miles (16,558.49 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,268.99 miles (16,526.29 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,265.50 miles (16,520.68 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,233.40 miles (16,469.02 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,230.95 miles (16,465.07 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,133.37 miles (16,308.04 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,089.42 miles (16,237.30 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,019.05 miles (16,124.06 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,013.68 miles (16,115.42 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,008.87 miles (16,107.68 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,008.26 miles (16,106.69 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,005.72 miles (16,102.61 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,004.42 miles (16,100.51 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 9,986.04 miles (16,070.93 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 9,978.05 miles (16,058.08 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 5.47 miles (8.81 km) ESE | Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) | Bossier City, Louisiana, United States | |
| 2 | 7.99 miles (12.86 km) SW | Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | |
| 3 | 32.81 miles (52.81 km) W | Harrison County Airport (ASL) | Marshall, Texas, United States | |
| 4 | 56.51 miles (90.94 km) NNE | Magnolia Municipal Airport (AGO) | Magnolia, Arkansas, United States | |
| 5 | 57.36 miles (92.32 km) W | East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) | Longview, Texas, United States | |
| 6 | 64.70 miles (104.12 km) NNW | Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) | Texarkana, Arkansas, United States | |
| 7 | 67.40 miles (108.48 km) E | Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) | Ruston, Louisiana, United States | |
| 8 | 71.66 miles (115.33 km) NE | South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) | El Dorado, Arkansas, United States | |
| 9 | 93.93 miles (151.17 km) NE | Harrell Field (CDH) | Camden, Arkansas, United States | |
| 10 | 97.51 miles (156.93 km) W | Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) | Tyler, Texas, United States | |
| 11 | 97.77 miles (157.35 km) WSW | Cherokee County Airport (JKV) | Jacksonville, Texas, United States | |
| 12 | 99.48 miles (160.09 km) E | Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) | Monroe, Louisiana, United States | |
| 13 | 107.81 miles (173.51 km) SSW | Angelina County Airport (LFK) | Lufkin, Texas, United States | |
| 14 | 109.28 miles (175.87 km) SE | Alexandria International Airport (AEX) | Alexandria, Louisiana, United States | |
| 15 | 116.09 miles (186.83 km) SE | Esler Field (ESF) | Alexandria, Louisiana, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,879.09 miles (17,508.16 km) SSW | Cocos (Keeling) Island Airport (CCK) | Cocos Islands, Australia | |
| 2 | 10,772.50 miles (17,336.61 km) WSW | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,770.51 miles (17,333.42 km) ESE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 4 | 10,753.83 miles (17,306.57 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,736.86 miles (17,279.25 km) W | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,735.81 miles (17,277.56 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 7 | 10,735.02 miles (17,276.29 km) W | Kalbarri Airport (KAX) | Kalbarri, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,731.78 miles (17,271.09 km) W | Shark Bay Airport (MJK) | Monkey Mia, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,731.36 miles (17,270.41 km) W | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 10 | 10,731.03 miles (17,269.88 km) W | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,715.05 miles (17,244.16 km) WSW | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,712.28 miles (17,239.71 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 13 | 10,705.58 miles (17,228.92 km) W | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,698.89 miles (17,218.16 km) W | Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) | Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,677.97 miles (17,184.48 km) W | Mullewa Airport (MXU) | Mullewa, Western Australia, Australia | |