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LGA to FAO: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Faro (Faro Airport)
3,469 mi
5,583 km · 3,014 nm
7h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,469 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 16m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, United States
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGA
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGA from FAO?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Faro (FAO) is 3,469 miles (5,583 km, 3,014 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to FAO?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 16m 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 New York and Faro?
Faro is 5 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to FAO?
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