Distance From Star Airport to Faro Airport

The distance from Star Airport () to Faro Airport (FAO) is 4986 miles or 8024 kilometers or 4330 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 Star ( South Africa ) to Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Star and Faro takes around 11 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Star Airport, Star, South Africa to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 11 hours 27 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		8024 km
Statute Miles		4986 miles
Nautical Miles		4330 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 27 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FAO

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

Location	Local Time
Star (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 07:45:28 SAST
Faro (Portugal)	2025-12-14, 05:45:28 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

Star Airport ( / FAZQ) Star, South Africa

Destination

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal