FAO
Faro
Portugal
7,848 km
4,876 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
7,848 km
4,876 mi / 4,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FAO IAH
Airport Name Faro Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code FAO IAH
ICAO Code LPFR KIAH
City Faro Houston
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Chicago
Elevation 24 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 29.980000, -95.340000

Faro (FAO) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 7,848 kilometers (4,876 miles / 4,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 09:21 in Faro, it's 03:21 in Houston. With a 6-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 Houston (IAH) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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