FAO to LTN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) to London Luton Airport (LTN) is 1,757 km (1,092 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 40m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LTN to FAO).
How far is it from Faro to Luton, Luton?
The great-circle distance between Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and London Luton Airport (LTN) is 1,757 km (1,092 mi, 949 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 LTN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LTN is roughly north of FAO.
How is the FAO to LTN route written in code?
The pair is written FAO-LTN in IATA codes and LPFR-EGGW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport is FAO (LPFR), London Luton Airport is LTN (EGGW).
| FAO | LTN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport | London Luton Airport |
| ICAO code | LPFR | EGGW |
| Country | Portugal | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 24 ft | 526 ft |
| Rank by connections | #156 | #151 |
LPFR starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; EGGW starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LTN sits 502 ft (153 m) higher than FAO, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FAO to LTN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO | Transavia France | TVF | French Sun | Active |
| U2 | easyJet | EZY | Easy | 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 Luton, Luton?
Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and London Luton Airport (LTN) are 1,757 km (1,092 mi, 949 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FAO to LTN?
A typical nonstop flight between FAO and LTN takes about 2h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LTN from FAO?
London Luton Airport (LTN) lies roughly north of Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO).
Which airlines fly FAO to LTN?
3 airlines appear on the FAO-LTN route in the open dataset, including Transavia France, easyJet, Air Bourbon.
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