FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,033 km
7,477 miles
KGA
Kananga
DR Congo
Distance
12,033 km
7,477 mi / 6,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
275°
west

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FUK KGA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kananga Airport
IATA Code FUK KGA
ICAO Code RJFF FZUA
City Fukuoka Kananga
Country Japan DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 32 ft 2,139 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -5.900000, 22.470000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kananga (KGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kananga Airport (KGA) in Kananga, DR Congo is 12,033 kilometers (7,477 miles / 6,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 DR Congo. 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 23:03 in Fukuoka, it's 16:03 in Kananga. 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 2,107 feet between the two airports. Kananga Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Kananga (KGA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 57° (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 Kananga Airport (KGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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