COW
Coquimbo
Chile
17,936 km
11,145 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
17,936 km
11,145 mi / 9,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Santiago
Heading
286°
west northwest

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COW FUK
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code COW FUK
ICAO Code SCCQ RJFF
City Coquimbo Fukuoka
Country Chile Japan
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 656 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 33.590000, 130.450000

Coquimbo (COW) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 17,936 kilometers (11,145 miles / 9,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 16:39 in Coquimbo, it's 04:39 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.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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