BLB
Panama City
Panama
14,322 km
8,900 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
14,322 km
8,900 mi / 7,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Panama
Heading
328°
north northwest

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BLB FUK
Airport Name Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code BLB FUK
ICAO Code MPPA RJFF
City Panama City Fukuoka
Country Panama Japan
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 52 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 8.910000, -79.600000 33.590000, 130.450000

Panama City (BLB) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 14,322 kilometers (8,900 miles / 7,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Panama 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 06:57 in Panama City, it's 20:57 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.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Panama City (BLB) follows a heading of 39° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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