The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 16,509 kilometers (10,258 miles / 8,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Brazil 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 13:46 in Fortaleza, it's 01:46 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 Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.