FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,062 km
5,631 miles
GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
Distance
9,062 km
5,631 mi / 4,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
145°
southeast

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FUK GBZ
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Great Barrier Aerodrome
IATA Code FUK GBZ
ICAO Code RJFF NZGB
City Fukuoka Claris
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 32 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -36.240000, 175.470000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Claris (GBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand is 9,062 kilometers (5,631 miles / 4,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Fukuoka, it's 07:30 in Claris. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Claris (GBZ) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 323° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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