Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Faro Airport, JNB - FAO Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Faro Airport (FAO) is 4958 miles or 7979 kilometers or 4305 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Faro takes around 11 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 11 hours 23 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 • JNB - FAO

Kilometers		7979 km
Statute Miles		4958 miles
Nautical Miles		4305 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 23 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to FAO Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - FAO

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Faro (Portugal) is 2 Hours.
Faro time is 2 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 16:20:36 SAST
Faro (Portugal)	2025-12-14, 14:20:36 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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal