FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,801 km
7,333 miles
MXE
Maxton
United States
Distance
11,801 km
7,333 mi / 6,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FUK MXE
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Laurinburg/Maxton Airport
IATA Code FUK MXE
ICAO Code RJFF KMEB
City Fukuoka Maxton
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 32 ft 216 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 34.790000, -79.370000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Maxton (MXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Laurinburg/Maxton Airport (MXE) in Maxton, United States is 11,801 kilometers (7,333 miles / 6,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 14:04 in Fukuoka, it's 00:04 in Maxton. With a 14-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 Maxton (MXE) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 334° (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 Laurinburg/Maxton Airport (MXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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