APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
10,343 km
6,427 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
10,343 km
6,427 mi / 5,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
304°
northwest

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APK FUK
Airport Name Apataki Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code APK FUK
ICAO Code NTGD RJFF
City Apataki Fukuoka
Country French Polynesia Japan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 8 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 33.590000, 130.450000

Apataki (APK) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 10,343 kilometers (6,427 miles / 5,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 French Polynesia with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:46 in Apataki, it's 19:46 in Fukuoka. With a 19-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 Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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