FAO
Faro
Portugal
6,879 km
4,274 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
6,879 km
4,274 mi / 3,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
307°
northwest

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FAO MSP
Airport Name Faro Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code FAO MSP
ICAO Code LPFR KMSP
City Faro Minneapolis
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Chicago
Elevation 24 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 44.880000, -93.220000

Faro (FAO) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 6,879 kilometers (4,274 miles / 3,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 12:36 in Faro, it's 06:36 in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis (MSP) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 64° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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