Distance From Area 20 Ech Lake Field to Faro Airport

The distance from Area 20 Ech Lake Field () to Faro Airport (FAO) is 4336 miles or 6978 kilometers or 3765 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 Fort Rucker ( United States ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Rucker and Faro takes around 9 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Area 20 Ech Lake Field, Fort Rucker, United States to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 9 hours 58 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		6978 km
Statute Miles		4336 miles
Nautical Miles		3765 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 58 minutes

Area 20 Ech Lake Field to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - to FAO Flight Path

Location of Area 20 Ech Lake Field & Faro Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Rucker to Faro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Rucker, United States and Faro, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Rucker, United States and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAO

Time difference between Fort Rucker (United States) and Faro (Portugal) is 4 Hours.
Faro time is 4 Hours ahead of Fort Rucker.

Location	Local Time
Fort Rucker (United States)	2026-03-21, 19:40:14 EDT
Faro (Portugal)	2026-03-21, 23:40:14 WET

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

Area 20 Ech Lake Field ( / ) Fort Rucker, United States

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal