Distance From Alexander Bay Airport to Faro Airport, ALJ - FAO Distance

The distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) to Faro Airport (FAO) is 4803 miles or 7729 kilometers or 4171 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Alexander Bay ( South Africa ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alexander Bay and Faro takes around 11 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alexander Bay Airport, Alexander Bay, South Africa to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 11 hours 2 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ALJ - FAO

Kilometers		7729 km
Statute Miles		4803 miles
Nautical Miles		4171 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 2 minutes

Alexander Bay Airport to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - ALJ to FAO Flight Path

Location of Alexander Bay Airport & Faro Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Alexander Bay to Faro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Alexander Bay, South Africa and Faro, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Alexander Bay, South Africa and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ALJ - FAO

Time difference between Alexander Bay (South Africa) and Faro (Portugal) is 1 Hours.
Faro time is 1 Hours behind Alexander Bay.

Location	Local Time
Alexander Bay (South Africa)	2026-07-30, 12:56:50 SAST
Faro (Portugal)	2026-07-30, 11:56:50 WEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ / FAAB) Alexander Bay, South Africa

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal