FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
5,538 km
3,441 miles
KVL
Kivalina
United States
Distance
5,538 km
3,441 mi / 2,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
27°
north northeast

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FUK KVL
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kivalina Airport
IATA Code FUK KVL
ICAO Code RJFF PAVL
City Fukuoka Kivalina
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Anchorage
Elevation 32 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 67.740000, -164.560000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kivalina (KVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kivalina Airport (KVL) in Kivalina, United States is 5,538 kilometers (3,441 miles / 2,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:55 in Fukuoka, it's 13:55 in Kivalina. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kivalina (KVL) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Kivalina Airport (KVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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