FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,301 km
6,401 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
10,301 km
6,401 mi / 5,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
43°
northeast

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FUK LAM
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code FUK LAM
ICAO Code RJFF KLAM
City Fukuoka Los Alamos
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 32 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 35.880000, -106.270000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 10,301 kilometers (6,401 miles / 5,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 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 20:28 in Fukuoka, it's 04:28 in Los Alamos. With a 16-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 7,139 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Alamos (LAM) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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