Distance From May River Airstrip to Faro Airport, MRH - FAO Distance

The distance from May River Airstrip (MRH) to Faro Airport (FAO) is 9479 miles or 15254 kilometers or 8231 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 May River ( Papua New Guinea ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between May River and Faro takes around 21 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from May River Airstrip, May River, Papua New Guinea to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 21 hours 47 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 • MRH - FAO

Kilometers		15254 km
Statute Miles		9479 miles
Nautical Miles		8231 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 47 minutes

May River Airstrip to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - MRH to FAO Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between May River, Papua New Guinea and Faro, Portugal. .

Nonstop flight route between May River, Papua New Guinea and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MRH - FAO

Time difference between May River (Papua New Guinea) and Faro (Portugal) is 9 Hours.
Faro time is 9 Hours behind May River.

Location	Local Time
May River (Papua New Guinea)	2026-09-14, 04:48:50 +10
Faro (Portugal)	2026-09-13, 19:48:50 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

May River Airstrip (MRH / AYRV) May River, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal