FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,541 km
7,792 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
12,541 km
7,792 mi / 6,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
264°
west

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FUK SJQ
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code FUK SJQ
ICAO Code RJFF FLSS
City Fukuoka Sesheke
Country Japan Zambia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 32 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 12,541 kilometers (7,792 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Zambia. 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 21:25 in Fukuoka, it's 14:25 in Sesheke. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,068 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 60° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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