FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,898 km
6,150 miles
KST
Kosti
Sudan
Distance
9,898 km
6,150 mi / 5,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
285°
west northwest

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FUK KST
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kosti Airport
IATA Code FUK KST
ICAO Code RJFF HSKI
City Fukuoka Kosti
Country Japan Sudan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 32 ft 1,289 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 13.180000, 32.730000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kosti (KST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan is 9,898 kilometers (6,150 miles / 5,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Sudan. 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 02:52 in Fukuoka, it's 19:52 in Kosti. 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 1,257 feet between the two airports. Kosti Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Kosti (KST) 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 Kosti Airport (KST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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