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FAO to EFD: distance & flight time
Faro (Faro Airport) → Houston (Ellington Airport)
4,881 mi
7,855 km · 4,242 nm
10h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,881 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 2m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, United States
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 EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAO from EFD?
The flight distance from Faro (FAO) to Houston (EFD) is 4,881 miles (7,855 km, 4,242 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAO to EFD?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 2m 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 Houston?
Houston is 6 hours behind Faro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAO to EFD?
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