The flight distance from Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) in Chitre, Panama to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 14,360 kilometers (8,923 miles / 7,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 02:32 in Chitre, it's 16:32 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 Chitre (CTD) follows a heading of 41° (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 Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.