FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,441 km
7,109 miles
KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
Distance
11,441 km
7,109 mi / 6,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
263°
west

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FUK KBQ
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kasungu Airport
IATA Code FUK KBQ
ICAO Code RJFF FWKG
City Fukuoka Kasungu
Country Japan Malawi
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 32 ft 3,470 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -13.010000, 33.470000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 11,441 kilometers (7,109 miles / 6,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Malawi. 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 06:02 in Fukuoka, it's 23:02 in Kasungu. With a 7-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 3,438 feet between the two airports. Kasungu Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Kasungu (KBQ) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 58° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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