Distance From Ellsworth Air Force Base to Faro Airport, RCA - FAO Distance

The distance from Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) to Faro Airport (FAO) is 4727 miles or 7607 kilometers or 4105 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 Rapid City ( United States ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rapid City and Faro takes around 10 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, United States to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 10 hours 52 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 • RCA - FAO

Kilometers		7607 km
Statute Miles		4727 miles
Nautical Miles		4105 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 52 minutes

Ellsworth Air Force Base to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - RCA to FAO Flight Path

Location of Ellsworth Air Force Base & Faro Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rapid City to Faro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Rapid City, United States and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCA - FAO

Time difference between Rapid City (United States) and Faro (Portugal) is 6 Hours.
Faro time is 6 Hours ahead of Rapid City.

Location	Local Time
Rapid City (United States)	2025-12-05, 23:41:51 CST
Faro (Portugal)	2025-12-06, 05:41:51 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

Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA / KRCA) Rapid City, United States

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal