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FAO to DHF: distance & flight time
Faro (Faro Airport) → Abu Dhabi (Al Dhafra Air Base)
3,753 mi
6,040 km · 3,261 nm
7h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,753 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 50m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
- DHF — Al Dhafra Air Base · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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 DHF
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport14 mi away
- AZI · Bateen Airport14 mi away
- DXB · Dubai International Airport86 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAO from DHF?
The flight distance from Faro (FAO) to Abu Dhabi (DHF) is 3,753 miles (6,040 km, 3,261 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAO to DHF?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 50m 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Faro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAO to DHF?
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