Distance From Emerald Plaza South Helipad to Faro Airport

The distance from Emerald Plaza South Helipad () to Faro Airport (FAO) is 5804 miles or 9341 kilometers or 5041 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 Diego ( United States ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Faro takes around 13 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Emerald Plaza South Helipad, San Diego, United States to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 13 hours 20 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		9341 km
Statute Miles		5804 miles
Nautical Miles		5041 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 20 minutes

Emerald Plaza South Helipad to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - to FAO Flight Path

Location of Emerald Plaza South Helipad & Faro Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Diego to Faro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between San Diego, United States and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAO

Time difference between San Diego (United States) and Faro (Portugal) is 8 Hours.
Faro time is 8 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Location	Local Time
San Diego (United States)	2026-05-07, 09:17:23 PDT
Faro (Portugal)	2026-05-07, 17:17:23 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

Emerald Plaza South Helipad ( / ) San Diego, United States

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal