FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,690 km
6,642 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
10,690 km
6,642 mi / 5,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
29°
north northeast

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FUK SQI
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code FUK SQI
ICAO Code RJFF KSQI
City Fukuoka Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 32 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 41.740000, -89.680000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 10,690 kilometers (6,642 miles / 5,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 05:11 in Fukuoka, it's 14:11 in Sterling/Rockfalls. With a 15-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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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