Distance From Fort Hood Cold Springs UAV Airstrip to Faro Airport

The distance from Fort Hood Cold Springs UAV Airstrip () to Faro Airport (FAO) is 4945 miles or 7957 kilometers or 4294 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 Gatesville ( United States ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gatesville and Faro takes around 11 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fort Hood Cold Springs UAV Airstrip, Gatesville, United States to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 11 hours 22 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		7957 km
Statute Miles		4945 miles
Nautical Miles		4294 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 22 minutes

Fort Hood Cold Springs UAV Airstrip to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - to FAO Flight Path

Location of Fort Hood Cold Springs UAV Airstrip & Faro Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gatesville to Faro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Gatesville, United States and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAO

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

Location	Local Time
Gatesville (United States)	2026-03-20, 17:49:13 MDT
Faro (Portugal)	2026-03-20, 23:49:13 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

Fort Hood Cold Springs UAV Airstrip ( / ) Gatesville, United States

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal