AQP
Arequipa
Peru
17,093 km
10,621 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
17,093 km
10,621 mi / 9,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Lima
Heading
315°
northwest

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AQP FUK
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code AQP FUK
ICAO Code SPQU RJFF
City Arequipa Fukuoka
Country Peru Japan
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 8,405 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 33.590000, 130.450000

Arequipa (AQP) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 17,093 kilometers (10,621 miles / 9,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:49 in Arequipa, it's 08:49 in Fukuoka. With a 14-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 8,373 feet between the two airports. Fukuoka Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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