FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,451 km
7,737 miles
VHC
Saurimo
Angola
Distance
12,451 km
7,737 mi / 6,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
273°
west

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FUK VHC
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Saurimo Airport
IATA Code FUK VHC
ICAO Code RJFF FNSA
City Fukuoka Saurimo
Country Japan Angola
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 32 ft 3,584 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -9.690000, 20.430000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Saurimo (VHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola is 12,451 kilometers (7,737 miles / 6,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Angola. 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 07:55 in Fukuoka, it's 23:55 in Saurimo. With a 8-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 3,552 feet between the two airports. Saurimo Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Saurimo (VHC) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 58° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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