BFS to FAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,966 km (1,222 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (FAO to BFS).
How far is it from Belfast to Faro?
The great-circle distance between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,966 km (1,222 mi, 1,062 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BFS to FAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FAO is roughly south of BFS.
How is the BFS to FAO route written in code?
The pair is written BFS-FAO in IATA codes and EGAA-LPFR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Belfast International Airport is BFS (EGAA), Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR).
| BFS | FAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Belfast International Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGAA | LPFR |
| Country | United Kingdom | Portugal |
| Elevation | 268 ft | 24 ft |
| Rank by connections | #410 | #156 |
EGAA starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LPFR starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
FAO sits 244 ft (74 m) lower than BFS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BFS to FAO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | Jet2.com | EXS | Channex | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Belfast from Faro?
Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are 1,966 km (1,222 mi, 1,062 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BFS to FAO?
A typical nonstop flight between BFS and FAO takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FAO from BFS?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) lies roughly south of Belfast International Airport (BFS).
Which airlines fly BFS to FAO?
2 airlines appear on the BFS-FAO route in the open dataset, including Jet2.com, easyJet.
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