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FAO to MCW: distance & flight time
Faro (Faro Airport) → Mason City (Mason City Municipal Airport)
4,331 mi
6,971 km · 3,764 nm
8h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,331 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 58m 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
- MCW — Mason City Municipal Airport · Mason City, 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 MCW
- CCY · Northeast Iowa Regional Airport37 mi away
- FOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport60 mi away
- ALO · Waterloo Regional Airport63 mi away
- RST · Rochester International Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAO from MCW?
The flight distance from Faro (FAO) to Mason City (MCW) is 4,331 miles (6,971 km, 3,764 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAO to MCW?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 58m 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 Mason City?
Mason City is 6 hours behind Faro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAO to MCW?
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