EXT to FAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Exeter International Airport (EXT) to Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,568 km (974 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (FAO to EXT).
How far is it from Exeter, Devon to Faro?
The great-circle distance between Exeter International Airport (EXT) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) is 1,568 km (974 mi, 847 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 EXT to FAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FAO is roughly south of EXT.
How is the EXT to FAO route written in code?
The pair is written EXT-FAO in IATA codes and EGTE-LPFR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Exeter International Airport is EXT (EGTE), Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR).
| EXT | FAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Exeter International Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport |
| ICAO code | EGTE | LPFR |
| Country | United Kingdom | Portugal |
| Elevation | 102 ft | 24 ft |
| Rank by connections | #522 | #156 |
EGTE starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LPFR starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 78 ft (24 m) of each other.
Airlines flying EXT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE | Flybe | BEE | Jersey | Active |
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | 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 Exeter, Devon from Faro?
Exeter International Airport (EXT) and Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) are 1,568 km (974 mi, 847 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EXT to FAO?
A typical nonstop flight between EXT and FAO takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FAO from EXT?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) lies roughly south of Exeter International Airport (EXT).
Which airlines fly EXT to FAO?
2 airlines appear on the EXT-FAO route in the open dataset, including Flybe, Transavia France.
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