FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,837 km
8,598 miles
LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
Distance
13,837 km
8,598 mi / 7,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
259°
west southwest

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FUK LUD
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Luderitz Airport
IATA Code FUK LUD
ICAO Code RJFF FYLZ
City Fukuoka Luderitz
Country Japan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 32 ft 457 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -26.690000, 15.240000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Luderitz (LUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia is 13,837 kilometers (8,598 miles / 7,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 Namibia. 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 01:51 in Fukuoka, it's 18:51 in Luderitz. With a 7-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 Luderitz (LUD) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Luderitz Airport (LUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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