BRS to FAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,650 km (1,026 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (FAO to BRS).
How far is it from Bristol to Faro?
The great-circle distance between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,650 km (1,026 mi, 891 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 BRS to FAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FAO is roughly south of BRS.
How is the BRS to FAO route written in code?
The pair is written BRS-FAO in IATA codes and EGGD-LPFR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Bristol Airport is BRS (EGGD), Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR).
| BRS | FAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bristol Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGGD | LPFR |
| Country | United Kingdom | Portugal |
| Elevation | 622 ft | 24 ft |
| Rank by connections | #166 | #156 |
EGGD 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 598 ft (182 m) lower than BRS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | 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 Bristol from Faro?
Bristol Airport (BRS) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are 1,650 km (1,026 mi, 891 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRS to FAO?
A typical nonstop flight between BRS and FAO takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FAO from BRS?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) lies roughly south of Bristol Airport (BRS).
Which airlines fly BRS to FAO?
2 airlines appear on the BRS-FAO route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, easyJet.
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