FAO
Faro
Portugal
9,339 km
5,803 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,339 km
5,803 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FAO LAX
Airport Name Faro Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FAO LAX
ICAO Code LPFR KLAX
City Faro Los Angeles
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 24 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 33.940000, -118.410000

Faro (FAO) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,339 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:22 in Faro, it's 17:22 in Los Angeles. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faro Airport (FAO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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