FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,597 km
7,206 miles
MFU
Mfuwe
Zambia
Distance
11,597 km
7,206 mi / 6,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
263°
west

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FUK MFU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Mfuwe Airport
IATA Code FUK MFU
ICAO Code RJFF FLMF
City Fukuoka Mfuwe
Country Japan Zambia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 32 ft 1,853 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -13.260000, 31.940000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Mfuwe (MFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Mfuwe Airport (MFU) in Mfuwe, Zambia is 11,597 kilometers (7,206 miles / 6,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Zambia. 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 12:20 in Fukuoka, it's 05:20 in Mfuwe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,821 feet between the two airports. Mfuwe Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Mfuwe (MFU) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 58° (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 Mfuwe Airport (MFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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