FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,248 km
6,989 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
11,248 km
6,989 mi / 6,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
106°
east southeast

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FUK NUK
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code FUK NUK
ICAO Code RJFF NTGW
City Fukuoka Nukutavake
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 32 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 11,248 kilometers (6,989 miles / 6,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 21:02 in Fukuoka, it's 02:02 in Nukutavake. 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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 302° (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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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