FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,949 km
6,182 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
9,949 km
6,182 mi / 5,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
41°
northeast

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FUK GWS
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code FUK GWS
ICAO Code RJFF KGWS
City Fukuoka Glenwood Springs
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 32 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 39.510000, -107.310000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 9,949 kilometers (6,182 miles / 5,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:06 in Fukuoka, it's 14:06 in Glenwood Springs. With a 16-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 5,884 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 315° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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