BHX to FAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,784 km (1,109 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (FAO to BHX).
How far is it from Birmingham, West Midlands to Faro?
The great-circle distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,784 km (1,109 mi, 963 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 BHX to FAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FAO is roughly south of BHX.
How is the BHX to FAO route written in code?
The pair is written BHX-FAO in IATA codes and EGBB-LPFR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Birmingham Airport is BHX (EGBB), Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR).
| BHX | FAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Birmingham Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGBB | LPFR |
| Country | United Kingdom | Portugal |
| Elevation | 327 ft | 24 ft |
| Rank by connections | #124 | #156 |
EGBB 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 303 ft (92 m) lower than BHX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BHX to FAO
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
| ZB | Air Bourbon | BUB | Bourbon | 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 Birmingham, West Midlands from Faro?
Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are 1,784 km (1,109 mi, 963 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BHX to FAO?
A typical nonstop flight between BHX and FAO takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FAO from BHX?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) lies roughly south of Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Which airlines fly BHX to FAO?
3 airlines appear on the BHX-FAO route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Transavia France, Air Bourbon.
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