FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
8,276 km
5,143 miles
GXF
Sayun
Yemen
Distance
8,276 km
5,143 mi / 4,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
279°
west

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FUK GXF
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Sayun International Airport
IATA Code FUK GXF
ICAO Code RJFF OYSY
City Fukuoka Sayun
Country Japan Yemen
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Aden
Elevation 32 ft 2,097 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 15.970000, 48.790000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sayun (GXF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen is 8,276 kilometers (5,143 miles / 4,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:06 in Fukuoka, it's 06:06 in Sayun. With a 6-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 2,065 feet between the two airports. Sayun International Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Sayun (GXF) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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