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FAO to MCX: distance & flight time
Faro (Faro Airport) → Makhachkala (Uytash Airport)
2,921 mi
4,701 km · 2,538 nm
6h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,921 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 12m 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
- MCX — Uytash Airport · Makhachkala, 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 MCX
- ZTU · Zaqatala International Airport100 mi away
- GBB · Gabala International Airport138 mi away
- IGT · Magas Airport138 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAO from MCX?
The flight distance from Faro (FAO) to Makhachkala (MCX) is 2,921 miles (4,701 km, 2,538 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAO to MCX?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 12m 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 Makhachkala?
Makhachkala is 2 hours ahead of Faro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAO to MCX?
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