Distance From Altamira de San Carlos Airport to Faro Airport

The distance from Altamira de San Carlos Airport () to Faro Airport (FAO) is 5035 miles or 8103 kilometers or 4373 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 San Carlos ( Costa Rica ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Carlos and Faro takes around 11 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Altamira de San Carlos Airport, San Carlos, Costa Rica to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 11 hours 34 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 • - FAO

Kilometers		8103 km
Statute Miles		5035 miles
Nautical Miles		4373 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 34 minutes

Altamira de San Carlos Airport to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - to FAO Flight Path

Location of Altamira de San Carlos Airport & Faro Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Carlos to Faro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Carlos, Costa Rica and Faro, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between San Carlos, Costa Rica and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAO

Time difference between San Carlos (Costa Rica) and Faro (Portugal) is 7 Hours.
Faro time is 7 Hours ahead of San Carlos.

Location	Local Time
San Carlos (Costa Rica)	2026-09-12, 06:41:44 CST
Faro (Portugal)	2026-09-12, 13:41:44 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

Altamira de San Carlos Airport ( / MRAT) San Carlos, Costa Rica

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal