BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
13,786 km
8,566 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
13,786 km
8,566 mi / 7,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Managua
Heading
326°
northwest

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BEF FUK
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code BEF FUK
ICAO Code MNBL RJFF
City Bluefileds Fukuoka
Country Nicaragua Japan
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 20 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 33.590000, 130.450000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 13,786 kilometers (8,566 miles / 7,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Nicaragua 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 15:15 in Bluefileds, it's 06:15 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 Bluefileds (BEF) 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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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