FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
18,533 km
11,516 miles
JLS
Jales
Brazil
Distance
18,533 km
11,516 mi / 10,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
north

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FUK JLS
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Jales Airport
IATA Code FUK JLS
ICAO Code RJFF SDJL
City Fukuoka Jales
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 32 ft 1,496 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -20.290000, -50.550000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Jales (JLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Jales Airport (JLS) in Jales, Brazil is 18,533 kilometers (11,516 miles / 10,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:20 in Fukuoka, it's 13:20 in Jales. With a 12-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 1,464 feet between the two airports. Jales Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Jales (JLS) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Jales Airport (JLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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