FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,552 km
5,935 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
9,552 km
5,935 mi / 5,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
51°
northeast

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FUK SZP
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code FUK SZP
ICAO Code RJFF KSZP
City Fukuoka Santa Paula
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 32 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 34.350000, -119.060000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 9,552 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 07:21 in Fukuoka, it's 14:21 in Santa Paula. With a 17-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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 309° (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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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