AKF
Kufra
Libya
9,991 km
6,208 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
9,991 km
6,208 mi / 5,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
53°
northeast

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AKF FUK
Airport Name Kufra Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code AKF FUK
ICAO Code HLKF RJFF
City Kufra Fukuoka
Country Libya Japan
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,367 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 24.180000, 23.310000 33.590000, 130.450000

Kufra (AKF) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) in Kufra, Libya to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 9,991 kilometers (6,208 miles / 5,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Libya 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 08:09 in Kufra, it's 15:09 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,335 feet between the two airports. Fukuoka Airport sits lower than Kufra Airport.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Kufra (AKF) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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