FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,615 km
7,217 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
11,615 km
7,217 mi / 6,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
33°
north northeast

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FUK MEI
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Key Field
IATA Code FUK MEI
ICAO Code RJFF KMEI
City Fukuoka Meridian
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 32 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 32.330000, -88.750000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 11,615 kilometers (7,217 miles / 6,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 19:31 in Fukuoka, it's 04:31 in Meridian. With a 15-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 Meridian (MEI) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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