FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
6,812 km
4,232 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
6,812 km
4,232 mi / 3,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FUK SWJ
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code FUK SWJ
ICAO Code RJFF NVSX
City Fukuoka Malekula Island
Country Japan Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 32 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 6,812 kilometers (4,232 miles / 3,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Fukuoka, it's 04:46 in Malekula Island.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 325° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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