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SAN to FAO: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Faro (Faro Airport)
5,804 mi
9,341 km · 5,044 nm
11h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,804 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 51m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- FAO — Faro Airport · Faro, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near SAN
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 SAN from FAO?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Faro (FAO) is 5,804 miles (9,341 km, 5,044 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to FAO?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 51m 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 San Diego and Faro?
Faro is 8 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to FAO?
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