FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,776 km
7,317 miles
LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
Distance
11,776 km
7,317 mi / 6,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
286°
west northwest

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FUK LIE
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Libenge Airport
IATA Code FUK LIE
ICAO Code RJFF FZFA
City Fukuoka Libenge
Country Japan DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 32 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 3.630000, 18.630000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Libenge (LIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo is 11,776 kilometers (7,317 miles / 6,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 DR Congo. 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 00:16 in Fukuoka, it's 16:16 in Libenge. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,093 feet between the two airports. Libenge Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Libenge (LIE) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 54° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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