BQH
London
United Kingdom
9,405 km
5,844 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
9,405 km
5,844 mi / 5,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/London
Heading
40°
northeast

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BQH FUK
Airport Name London Biggin Hill Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code BQH FUK
ICAO Code EGKB RJFF
City London Fukuoka
Country United Kingdom Japan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 598 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 51.330000, 0.030000 33.590000, 130.450000

London (BQH) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) in London, United Kingdom to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 9,405 kilometers (5,844 miles / 5,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in London, it's 06:29 in Fukuoka. With a 9-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 London (BQH) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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