BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
17,691 km
10,993 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
17,691 km
10,993 mi / 9,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Santiago
Heading
242°
west southwest

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BBA FUK
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code BBA FUK
ICAO Code SCBA RJFF
City Balmaceda Fukuoka
Country Chile Japan
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,722 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 33.590000, 130.450000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 17,691 kilometers (10,993 miles / 9,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Chile 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 16:23 in Balmaceda, it's 04:23 in Fukuoka. With a 12-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 1,690 feet between the two airports. Fukuoka Airport sits lower than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 133° (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 Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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