FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
17,686 km
10,989 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
17,686 km
10,989 mi / 9,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
122°
east southeast

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FUK WCA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code FUK WCA
ICAO Code RJFF SCST
City Fukuoka Castro
Country Japan Chile
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Santiago
Elevation 32 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 17,686 kilometers (10,989 miles / 9,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Chile. 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 21:54 in Fukuoka, it's 09:54 in Castro. 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 Castro (WCA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 253° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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