FLG
Flagstaff
United States
10,008 km
6,219 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
10,008 km
6,219 mi / 5,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Phoenix
Heading
313°
northwest

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FLG FUK
Airport Name Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code FLG FUK
ICAO Code KFLG RJFF
City Flagstaff Fukuoka
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 7,015 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 35.140000, -111.670000 33.590000, 130.450000

Flagstaff (FLG) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 10,008 kilometers (6,219 miles / 5,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 States 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 07:36 in Flagstaff, it's 23:36 in Fukuoka. With a 16-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 6,983 feet between the two airports. Fukuoka Airport sits lower than Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Flagstaff (FLG) follows a heading of 46° (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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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