FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,618 km
7,840 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
12,618 km
7,840 mi / 6,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
263°
west

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FUK SVT
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code FUK SVT
ICAO Code RJFF FBSV
City Fukuoka Savuti
Country Japan Botswana
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 32 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 12,618 kilometers (7,840 miles / 6,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Botswana. 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 04:25 in Fukuoka, it's 21:25 in Savuti. 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 3,118 feet between the two airports. Savuti Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Savuti (SVT) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 61° (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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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