FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,982 km
8,067 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
12,982 km
8,067 mi / 7,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
45°
northeast

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FUK PKJ
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code FUK PKJ
ICAO Code RJFF MGPG
City Fukuoka Playa Grande
Country Japan Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Guatemala
Elevation 32 ft 577 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 16.000000, -90.740000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 12,982 kilometers (8,067 miles / 7,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Guatemala. 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 00:49 in Fukuoka, it's 09:49 in Playa Grande. With a 15-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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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