Distance From Shelby Medical Center Heliport to Faro Airport

The distance from Shelby Medical Center Heliport () to Faro Airport (FAO) is 4330 miles or 6968 kilometers or 3760 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 Alabaster ( United States ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alabaster and Faro takes around 9 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shelby Medical Center Heliport, Alabaster, United States to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 9 hours 57 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		6968 km
Statute Miles		4330 miles
Nautical Miles		3760 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 57 minutes

Shelby Medical Center Heliport to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - to FAO Flight Path

Location of Shelby Medical Center Heliport & Faro Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Alabaster to Faro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAO

Time difference between Alabaster (United States) and Faro (Portugal) is 4 Hours.
Faro time is 4 Hours ahead of Alabaster.

Location	Local Time
Alabaster (United States)	2026-03-22, 00:52:25 EDT
Faro (Portugal)	2026-03-22, 04:52:25 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

Shelby Medical Center Heliport ( / AL39) Alabaster, United States

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal