DUB to FAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,830 km (1,137 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (FAO to DUB).
How far is it from Dublin to Faro?
The great-circle distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,830 km (1,137 mi, 988 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 DUB 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 DUB.
How is the DUB to FAO route written in code?
The pair is written DUB-FAO in IATA codes and EIDW-LPFR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dublin Airport is DUB (EIDW), Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR).
| DUB | FAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dublin Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport |
| ICAO code | EIDW | LPFR |
| Country | Ireland | Portugal |
| Elevation | 242 ft | 24 ft |
| Rank by connections | #62 | #156 |
EIDW 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 218 ft (66 m) lower than DUB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI | Aer Lingus | EIN | Shamrock | Active |
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | 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 Dublin from Faro?
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are 1,830 km (1,137 mi, 988 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUB to FAO?
A typical nonstop flight between DUB and FAO takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FAO from DUB?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) lies roughly south of Dublin Airport (DUB).
Which airlines fly DUB to FAO?
2 airlines appear on the DUB-FAO route in the open dataset, including Aer Lingus, Ryanair.
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