FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,711 km
6,034 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
9,711 km
6,034 mi / 5,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
44°
northeast

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FUK RIF
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code FUK RIF
ICAO Code RJFF KRIF
City Fukuoka Richfield
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Denver
Elevation 32 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 38.730000, -112.100000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 9,711 kilometers (6,034 miles / 5,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 03:26 in Fukuoka, it's 11:26 in Richfield. With a 16-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 5,286 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richfield (RIF) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 312° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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