FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,704 km
6,651 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
10,704 km
6,651 mi / 5,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
276°
west

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FUK KCU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code FUK KCU
ICAO Code RJFF HUMI
City Fukuoka Masindi
Country Japan Uganda
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 32 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 1.760000, 31.740000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 10,704 kilometers (6,651 miles / 5,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Uganda. 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 02:40 in Fukuoka, it's 20:40 in Masindi. With a 6-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 3,818 feet between the two airports. Masindi Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Masindi (KCU) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 56° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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