FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,269 km
6,381 miles
GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
Distance
10,269 km
6,381 mi / 5,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
314°
northwest

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FUK GAE
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Gabes Matmata International Airport
IATA Code FUK GAE
ICAO Code RJFF DTTG
City Fukuoka Gabes
Country Japan Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Tunis
Elevation 32 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 33.880000, 10.100000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Gabes (GAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia is 10,269 kilometers (6,381 miles / 5,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Fukuoka, it's 09:58 in Gabes. With a 8-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 Gabes (GAE) to Fukuoka (FUK) 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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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