Distance From Empangeni Airport to Faro Airport, EMG - FAO Distance

The distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) to Faro Airport (FAO) is 5225 miles or 8409 kilometers or 4538 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 Empangeni ( South Africa ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Empangeni and Faro takes around 12 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Empangeni Airport, Empangeni, South Africa to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 12 hours 0 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 • EMG - FAO

Kilometers		8409 km
Statute Miles		5225 miles
Nautical Miles		4538 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 0 minutes

Empangeni Airport to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - EMG to FAO Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Empangeni, South Africa and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EMG - FAO

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

Location	Local Time
Empangeni (South Africa)	2026-07-25, 03:47:04 SAST
Faro (Portugal)	2026-07-25, 02:47:04 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

Empangeni Airport (EMG / FAEM) Empangeni, South Africa

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal