FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
18,101 km
11,247 miles
SBJ
Sao Mateus
Brazil
Distance
18,101 km
11,247 mi / 9,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
327°
north northwest

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FUK SBJ
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Sao Mateus Airport
IATA Code FUK SBJ
ICAO Code RJFF SNMX
City Fukuoka Sao Mateus
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 32 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -18.720000, -39.830000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sao Mateus (SBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) in Sao Mateus, Brazil is 18,101 kilometers (11,247 miles / 9,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:28 in Fukuoka, it's 11:28 in Sao Mateus. With a 12-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 Sao Mateus (SBJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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