FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,709 km
7,276 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
11,709 km
7,276 mi / 6,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
293°
west northwest

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FUK PLF
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code FUK PLF
ICAO Code RJFF FTTP
City Fukuoka Pala
Country Japan Chad
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 32 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 9.380000, 14.930000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 11,709 kilometers (7,276 miles / 6,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Fukuoka, it's 18:02 in Pala. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,500 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 51° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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