FAO
Faro
Portugal
8,589 km
5,337 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
8,589 km
5,337 mi / 4,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
321°
northwest

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FAO SEA
Airport Name Faro Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code FAO SEA
ICAO Code LPFR KSEA
City Faro Seattle
Country Portugal United States
Timezone Europe/Lisbon America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 24 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 47.450000, -122.310000

Faro (FAO) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 8,589 kilometers (5,337 miles / 4,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 06:42 in Faro, it's 22:42 in Seattle. 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 Seattle (SEA) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 48° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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