The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) in Geilenkirchen Airport, Germany is 9,156 kilometers (5,690 miles / 4,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Fukuoka, it's 10:26 in Geilenkirchen Airport. 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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 44° (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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.