FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
17,087 km
10,618 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
17,087 km
10,618 mi / 9,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
334°
north northwest

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FUK PAV
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code FUK PAV
ICAO Code RJFF SBUF
City Fukuoka Paulo Afonso
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Maceio
Elevation 32 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 17,087 kilometers (10,618 miles / 9,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:31 in Fukuoka, it's 12:31 in Paulo Afonso. With a 12-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 Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 22° (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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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