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FAO to BWO: distance & flight time
Faro (Faro Airport) → Balakovo (Balakovo Airport)
2,853 mi
4,592 km · 2,479 nm
6h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,853 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 4m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
- BWO — Balakovo Airport · Balakovo, Russia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FAO
- PRM · Portimão Airport35 mi away
- BYJ · Beja Airport / Airbase74 mi away
- ROZ · Rota Naval Station Airport93 mi away
- XRY · Jerez Airport107 mi away
Near BWO
- RTW · Saratov Central Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport144 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAO from BWO?
The flight distance from Faro (FAO) to Balakovo (BWO) is 2,853 miles (4,592 km, 2,479 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAO to BWO?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 4m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Faro and Balakovo?
Balakovo is 2 hours ahead of Faro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAO to BWO?
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