The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya is 10,543 kilometers (6,551 miles / 5,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Kenya. 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 01:27 in Fukuoka, it's 19:27 in Kisumu. 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 3,702 feet between the two airports. Kisumu Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

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