FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
7,460 km
4,636 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
7,460 km
4,636 mi / 4,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
305°
northwest

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FUK KSY
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code FUK KSY
ICAO Code RJFF LTCF
City Fukuoka Kars
Country Japan Turkey
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 32 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 40.560000, 43.120000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 7,460 kilometers (4,636 miles / 4,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:56 in Fukuoka, it's 16:56 in Kars. 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 5,857 feet between the two airports. Kars Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kars (KSY) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 65° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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