Distance From Riverview Airport to Faro Airport

The distance from Riverview Airport () to Faro Airport (FAO) is 5217 miles or 8396 kilometers or 4530 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 Riverview ( South Africa ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riverview and Faro takes around 11 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riverview Airport, Riverview, South Africa to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 11 hours 59 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		8396 km
Statute Miles		5217 miles
Nautical Miles		4530 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 59 minutes

Riverview Airport to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - to FAO Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAO

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

Location	Local Time
Riverview (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 08:59:32 SAST
Faro (Portugal)	2026-09-12, 07:59:32 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

Riverview Airport ( / ) Riverview, South Africa

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal