FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,122 km
7,532 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
12,122 km
7,532 mi / 6,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FUK MEX
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code FUK MEX
ICAO Code RJFF MMMX
City Fukuoka Mexico City
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 32 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 19.440000, -99.070000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 12,122 kilometers (7,532 miles / 6,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Mexico. 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 14:57 in Fukuoka, it's 23:57 in Mexico City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,284 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 318° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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