FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,750 km
8,544 miles
KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
Distance
13,750 km
8,544 mi / 7,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
313°
northwest

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FUK KBA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kabala Airport
IATA Code FUK KBA
ICAO Code RJFF GFKB
City Fukuoka Kabala
Country Japan Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 32 ft 1,012 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 9.640000, -11.520000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kabala (KBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone is 13,750 kilometers (8,544 miles / 7,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 11:11 in Fukuoka, it's 02:11 in Kabala. 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 Kabala (KBA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 38° (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 Kabala Airport (KBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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