FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
5,550 km
3,449 miles
KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
Distance
5,550 km
3,449 mi / 2,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
289°
west northwest

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FUK KBL
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kabul International Airport
IATA Code FUK KBL
ICAO Code RJFF OAKB
City Fukuoka Kabul
Country Japan Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 32 ft 5,877 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 34.570000, 69.210000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kabul (KBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan is 5,550 kilometers (3,449 miles / 2,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Fukuoka, it's 23:15 in Kabul. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,845 feet between the two airports. Kabul International Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kabul (KBL) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Kabul International Airport (KBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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