FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,528 km
5,920 miles
NOC
Charleston
Ireland
Distance
9,528 km
5,920 mi / 5,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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FUK NOC
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Ireland West Knock Airport
IATA Code FUK NOC
ICAO Code RJFF EIKN
City Fukuoka Charleston
Country Japan Ireland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 32 ft 665 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 53.910000, -8.820000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Charleston (NOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) in Charleston, Ireland is 9,528 kilometers (5,920 miles / 5,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:48 in Fukuoka, it's 08:48 in Charleston. With a 9-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 Charleston (NOC) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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