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FAO to SVO: distance & flight time
Faro (Faro Airport) → Moscow (Sheremetyevo International Airport)
2,462 mi
3,962 km · 2,139 nm
5h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,462 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 18m 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
- SVO — Sheremetyevo International Airport · Moscow, 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 SVO
- CKL · Chkalovskiy Air Base26 mi away
- VKO · Vnukovo International Airport27 mi away
- OSF · Ostafyevo International Airport32 mi away
- BKA · Bykovo Airport35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAO from SVO?
The flight distance from Faro (FAO) to Moscow (SVO) is 2,462 miles (3,962 km, 2,139 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FAO to SVO?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 18m 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 Moscow?
Moscow is 2 hours ahead of Faro.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FAO to SVO?
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