Faro to Houston (FAO–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FAO Airport Page →
4,886 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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Faro to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,886 mi 9h 33m nonstop -6h behind

FAO–HOU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAO to HOU.
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Two-Stop Connections
209
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FAO → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
HOU → FAO
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Houston is 6 hours behind Faro.
FAO: WEST · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Faro, it's 12:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
4,886 mi / 7,862 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 33m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Portugal is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Portuguese passport holders enter the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, but must obtain an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding. The ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, and covers multiple entries. Apply at the official CBP site (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) at least 72 hours before departure.

The 90-day stay cannot be extended, and you cannot change immigration status while in the US on the Visa Waiver Program.

FAO–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Faro to Houston route.
Route details
Distance4,886 mi / 7,862 km
Flight time9h 33m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: FAO
IATA / ICAOFAO / LPFR
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Passengers/yr9.8M
Elevation24 ft / 7 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAO to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 9h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 4,886 miles.
Houston is 6 hours behind Faro.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FAO to HOU

Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FAO to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAO to HOU is about 9 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,886 miles (7,862 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.