FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,842 km
8,601 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
13,842 km
8,601 mi / 7,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
250°
west southwest

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FUK SDB
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code FUK SDB
ICAO Code RJFF FALW
City Fukuoka Langebaanweg
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 32 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -32.970000, 18.160000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 13,842 kilometers (8,601 miles / 7,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 South Africa. 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 04:19 in Fukuoka, it's 21:19 in Langebaanweg. With a 7-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 Langebaanweg (SDB) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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