FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,607 km
5,970 miles
GSU
Gedaref
Sudan
Distance
9,607 km
5,970 mi / 5,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
285°
west northwest

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FUK GSU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Azaza Airport
IATA Code FUK GSU
ICAO Code RJFF HSGF
City Fukuoka Gedaref
Country Japan Sudan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 32 ft 1,640 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 14.130000, 35.320000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Gedaref (GSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Azaza Airport (GSU) in Gedaref, Sudan is 9,607 kilometers (5,970 miles / 5,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Sudan. 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 23:02 in Fukuoka, it's 16:02 in Gedaref. With a 7-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 1,608 feet between the two airports. Azaza Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Gedaref (GSU) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 56° (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 Azaza Airport (GSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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