EDI to FAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 2,133 km (1,326 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 10m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (FAO to EDI).
How far is it from Edinburgh to Faro?
The great-circle distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 2,133 km (1,326 mi, 1,152 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 EDI to FAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FAO is roughly south of EDI.
How is the EDI to FAO route written in code?
The pair is written EDI-FAO in IATA codes and EGPH-LPFR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Edinburgh Airport is EDI (EGPH), Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR).
| EDI | FAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Edinburgh Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGPH | LPFR |
| Country | United Kingdom | Portugal |
| Elevation | 135 ft | 24 ft |
| Rank by connections | #134 | #156 |
EGPH 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 111 ft (34 m) lower than EDI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EDI 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 |
| LS | Jet2.com | EXS | Channex | 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 Edinburgh from Faro?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are 2,133 km (1,326 mi, 1,152 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EDI to FAO?
A typical nonstop flight between EDI and FAO takes about 3h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FAO from EDI?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) lies roughly south of Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Which airlines fly EDI to FAO?
2 airlines appear on the EDI-FAO route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Jet2.com.
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