The flight distance from Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 13,908 kilometers (8,642 miles / 7,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Costa Rica 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 11:51 in Pococi, it's 02:51 in Fukuoka. With a 15-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 Pococi (BCL) follows a heading of 42° (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 Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.