Distance From McCandless Towers Heliport to Faro Airport

The distance from McCandless Towers Heliport () to Faro Airport (FAO) is 5793 miles or 9322 kilometers or 5030 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 Santa Clara ( United States ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Clara and Faro takes around 13 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McCandless Towers Heliport, Santa Clara, United States to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 13 hours 19 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		9322 km
Statute Miles		5793 miles
Nautical Miles		5030 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 19 minutes

McCandless Towers Heliport to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - to FAO Flight Path

Location of McCandless Towers Heliport & Faro Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Clara to Faro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Santa Clara, United States and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAO

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

Location	Local Time
Santa Clara (United States)	2025-12-14, 19:18:01 PST
Faro (Portugal)	2025-12-15, 03:18:01 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

McCandless Towers Heliport ( / CL86) Santa Clara, United States

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal