ARE
Arecibo
United States
13,950 km
8,668 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
13,950 km
8,668 mi / 7,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
342°
north northwest

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ARE FUK
Airport Name Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code ARE FUK
ICAO Code TJAB RJFF
City Arecibo Fukuoka
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 21 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -66.680000 33.590000, 130.450000

Arecibo (ARE) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) in Arecibo, United States to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 13,950 kilometers (8,668 miles / 7,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:53 in Arecibo, it's 18:53 in Fukuoka. With a 13-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 Arecibo (ARE) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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