FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
6,169 km
3,833 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
6,169 km
3,833 mi / 3,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
291°
west northwest

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FUK HEA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Herat Airport
IATA Code FUK HEA
ICAO Code RJFF OAHR
City Fukuoka N/A
Country Japan Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 32 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 34.210000, 62.230000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 6,169 kilometers (3,833 miles / 3,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Fukuoka, it's 22:30 in Herat Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,174 feet between the two airports. Herat Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 70° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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