DUS to FAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,967 km (1,222 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (FAO to DUS).
How far is it from Düsseldorf to Faro?
The great-circle distance between Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,967 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 DUS to FAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FAO is roughly southwest of DUS.
How is the DUS to FAO route written in code?
The pair is written DUS-FAO in IATA codes and EDDL-LPFR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Düsseldorf Airport is DUS (EDDL), Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR).
| DUS | FAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Düsseldorf Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDL | LPFR |
| Country | Germany | Portugal |
| Elevation | 147 ft | 24 ft |
| Rank by connections | #35 | #156 |
EDDL 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 123 ft (37 m) lower than DUS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| X3 | TUIfly | HLX | Yellow Cab | 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 Düsseldorf from Faro?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are 1,967 km (1,222 mi, 1,062 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUS to FAO?
A typical nonstop flight between DUS and FAO takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FAO from DUS?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) lies roughly southwest of Düsseldorf Airport (DUS).
Which airlines fly DUS to FAO?
2 airlines appear on the DUS-FAO route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, TUIfly.
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