AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
13,115 km
8,149 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
13,115 km
8,149 mi / 7,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
66°
east northeast

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AFD FUK
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code AFD FUK
ICAO Code FAPA RJFF
City Port Alfred Fukuoka
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 307 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 33.590000, 130.450000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 13,115 kilometers (8,149 miles / 7,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:11 in Port Alfred, it's 05:11 in Fukuoka. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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