FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
4,043 km
2,512 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
4,043 km
2,512 mi / 2,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
45°
northeast

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FUK SYA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code FUK SYA
ICAO Code RJFF PASY
City Fukuoka Shemya
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Adak
Elevation 32 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 52.700000, 174.100000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 4,043 kilometers (2,512 miles / 2,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 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 07:06 in Fukuoka, it's 12:06 in Shemya. With a 19-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 Shemya (SYA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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