FAO to LBA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 1,935 km (1,203 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LBA to FAO).
How far is it from Faro to Leeds, West Yorkshire?
The great-circle distance between Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is 1,935 km (1,203 mi, 1,045 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 FAO to LBA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LBA is roughly north of FAO.
How is the FAO to LBA route written in code?
The pair is written FAO-LBA in IATA codes and LPFR-EGNM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR), Leeds Bradford Airport is LBA (EGNM).
| FAO | LBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport | Leeds Bradford Airport |
| ICAO code | LPFR | EGNM |
| Country | Portugal | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 24 ft | 681 ft |
| Rank by connections | #156 | #212 |
LPFR starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGNM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LBA sits 657 ft (200 m) higher than FAO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FAO to LBA
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| ZB | Air Bourbon | BUB | Bourbon | 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 Faro from Leeds, West Yorkshire?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) are 1,935 km (1,203 mi, 1,045 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FAO to LBA?
A typical nonstop flight between FAO and LBA takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LBA from FAO?
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) lies roughly north of Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO).
Which airlines fly FAO to LBA?
3 airlines appear on the FAO-LBA route in the open dataset, including Ryanair, Jet2.com, Air Bourbon.
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