FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,968 km
8,679 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
13,968 km
8,679 mi / 7,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
314°
northwest

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FUK HGS
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code FUK HGS
ICAO Code RJFF GFHA
City Fukuoka Freetown
Country Japan Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 32 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 8.400000, -13.130000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 13,968 kilometers (8,679 miles / 7,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 18:29 in Fukuoka, it's 09:29 in Freetown. With a 9-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 Freetown (HGS) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 37° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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