FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,622 km
7,222 miles
PLR
Pell City
United States
Distance
11,622 km
7,222 mi / 6,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
31°
north northeast

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FUK PLR
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport St Clair County Airport
IATA Code FUK PLR
ICAO Code RJFF KPLR
City Fukuoka Pell City
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 32 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 33.560000, -86.250000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Pell City (PLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to St Clair County Airport (PLR) in Pell City, United States is 11,622 kilometers (7,222 miles / 6,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 United States. 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 16:58 in Fukuoka, it's 01:58 in Pell City. 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 Pell City (PLR) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 St Clair County Airport (PLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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