FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,718 km
6,660 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
10,718 km
6,660 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
103°
east southeast

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FUK NAU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code FUK NAU
ICAO Code RJFF NTGN
City Fukuoka Napuka Island
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 32 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 10,718 kilometers (6,660 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:30 in Fukuoka, it's 09:30 in Napuka Island. With a 19-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 Napuka Island (NAU) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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