FOR to THE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) to Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) is 497 km (309 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (THE to FOR).
How far is it from Fortaleza to Teresina?
The great-circle distance between Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) is 497 km (309 mi, 268 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 FOR to THE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. THE is roughly west of FOR.
How is the FOR to THE route written in code?
The pair is written FOR-THE in IATA codes and SBFZ-SBTE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Pinto Martins International Airport is FOR (SBFZ), Senador Petrônio Portela Airport is THE (SBTE).
| FOR | THE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Pinto Martins International Airport | Senador Petrônio Portela Airport |
| ICAO code | SBFZ | SBTE |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 219 ft |
| Rank by connections | #407 | #877 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
THE sits 136 ft (41 m) higher than FOR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FOR to THE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AD | Azul | AZU | - | Active |
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | 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 Fortaleza from Teresina?
Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) are 497 km (309 mi, 268 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FOR to THE?
A typical nonstop flight between FOR and THE takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is THE from FOR?
Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE) lies roughly west of Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR).
Which airlines fly FOR to THE?
3 airlines appear on the FOR-THE route in the open dataset, including Azul, City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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