FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,694 km
7,888 miles
MGH
Margate
South Africa
Distance
12,694 km
7,888 mi / 6,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
248°
west southwest

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FUK MGH
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Margate Airport
IATA Code FUK MGH
ICAO Code RJFF FAMG
City Fukuoka Margate
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 32 ft 495 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -30.860000, 30.340000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Margate (MGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa is 12,694 kilometers (7,888 miles / 6,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:33 in Fukuoka, it's 16:33 in Margate. 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 Margate (MGH) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 64° (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 Margate Airport (MGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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