FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,044 km
5,620 miles
HEW
Athens
Greece
Distance
9,044 km
5,620 mi / 4,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
310°
northwest

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FUK HEW
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Athen Helenikon Airport
IATA Code FUK HEW
ICAO Code RJFF LGAT
City Fukuoka Athens
Country Japan Greece
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Athens
Elevation 32 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 37.890000, 23.730000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Athens (HEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece is 9,044 kilometers (5,620 miles / 4,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Greece. 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 23:31 in Fukuoka, it's 16:31 in Athens. 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.

The return flight from Athens (HEW) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 54° (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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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