The flight distance from Fakarava Airport (FAV) in Fakarava Airport, French Polynesia to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 10,440 kilometers (6,487 miles / 5,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:27 in Fakarava Airport, it's 01:27 in Fukuoka. With a 19-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 Fakarava Airport (FAV) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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