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FAO to DWC: distance & flight time
Faro (Faro Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
3,765 mi
6,059 km · 3,272 nm
7h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,765 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 51m 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
- DWC — Al Maktoum International Airport · Dubai, 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 DWC
- DXB · Dubai International Airport28 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport37 mi away
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAO from DWC?
The flight distance from Faro (FAO) to Dubai (DWC) is 3,765 miles (6,059 km, 3,272 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAO to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 51m 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 Dubai?
Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Faro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAO to DWC?
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