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FAO to MIA: distance & flight time
Faro (Faro Airport) → Miami (Miami International Airport)
4,235 mi
6,816 km · 3,680 nm
8h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
4,235 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 46m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
- MIA — Miami International Airport · Miami, 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 MIA
- FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport21 mi away
- OPF · Opa-locka Executive Airport8 mi away
- TMB · Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport13 mi away
- HWO · North Perry Airport15 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAO from MIA?
The flight distance from Faro (FAO) to Miami (MIA) is 4,235 miles (6,816 km, 3,680 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAO to MIA?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 46m 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 Miami?
Miami is 5 hours behind Faro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAO to MIA?
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