FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
16,767 km
10,419 miles
THE
Teresina
Brazil
Distance
16,767 km
10,419 mi / 9,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
346°
north northwest

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FUK THE
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Senador Petronio Portela Airport
IATA Code FUK THE
ICAO Code RJFF SBTE
City Fukuoka Teresina
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 32 ft 219 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -5.060000, -42.820000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Teresina (THE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) in Teresina, Brazil is 16,767 kilometers (10,419 miles / 9,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:43 in Fukuoka, it's 10:43 in Teresina. With a 12-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 Teresina (THE) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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