ESB
Ankara
Turkey
8,239 km
5,120 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
8,239 km
5,120 mi / 4,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
59°
east northeast

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ESB FUK
Airport Name Esenboga International Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code ESB FUK
ICAO Code LTAC RJFF
City Ankara Fukuoka
Country Turkey Japan
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 3,125 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 40.130000, 33.000000 33.590000, 130.450000

Ankara (ESB) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 8,239 kilometers (5,120 miles / 4,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:26 in Ankara, it's 01:26 in Fukuoka. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,093 feet between the two airports. Fukuoka Airport sits lower than Esenboga International Airport.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Ankara (ESB) follows a heading of 308° (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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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