FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,590 km
7,202 miles
LTC
Lai
Chad
Distance
11,590 km
7,202 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
292°
west northwest

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FUK LTC
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Lai Airport
IATA Code FUK LTC
ICAO Code RJFF FTTH
City Fukuoka Lai
Country Japan Chad
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 32 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 9.400000, 16.300000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Lai (LTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad is 11,590 kilometers (7,202 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Chad. 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 06:54 in Fukuoka, it's 22:54 in Lai. 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 1,139 feet between the two airports. Lai Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Lai (LTC) 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 Lai Airport (LTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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