FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,590 km
7,202 miles
IKB
North Wilkesboro
United States
Distance
11,590 km
7,202 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
26°
north northeast

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FUK IKB
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Wilkes County Airport
IATA Code FUK IKB
ICAO Code RJFF KUKF
City Fukuoka North Wilkesboro
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 32 ft 1,303 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 36.220000, -81.100000

Fukuoka (FUK) to North Wilkesboro (IKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Wilkes County Airport (IKB) in North Wilkesboro, United States is 11,590 kilometers (7,202 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 23:49 in Fukuoka, it's 09:49 in North Wilkesboro. With a 14-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 1,271 feet between the two airports. Wilkes County Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from North Wilkesboro (IKB) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Wilkes County Airport (IKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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