FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,942 km
8,042 miles
POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
Distance
12,942 km
8,042 mi / 6,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
288°
west northwest

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FUK POG
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Port Gentil Airport
IATA Code FUK POG
ICAO Code RJFF FOOG
City Fukuoka Port Gentil
Country Japan Gabon
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Libreville
Elevation 32 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -0.710000, 8.750000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Port Gentil (POG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon is 12,942 kilometers (8,042 miles / 6,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Gabon. 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 19:25 in Fukuoka, it's 11:25 in Port Gentil. 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.

The return flight from Port Gentil (POG) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 52° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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