FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,805 km
7,956 miles
LBV
Libreville
Gabon
Distance
12,805 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
289°
west northwest

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FUK LBV
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Leon M Ba Airport
IATA Code FUK LBV
ICAO Code RJFF FOOL
City Fukuoka Libreville
Country Japan Gabon
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Libreville
Elevation 32 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 0.460000, 9.410000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Libreville (LBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon is 12,805 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Gabon. 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 20:58 in Fukuoka, it's 12:58 in Libreville. With a 8-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 Libreville (LBV) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 52° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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