FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,480 km
7,133 miles
WHT
Wharton
United States
Distance
11,480 km
7,133 mi / 6,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
41°
northeast

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FUK WHT
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Wharton Regional Airport
IATA Code FUK WHT
ICAO Code RJFF KARM
City Fukuoka Wharton
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 32 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 29.250000, -96.150000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Wharton (WHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Wharton Regional Airport (WHT) in Wharton, United States is 11,480 kilometers (7,133 miles / 6,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 05:06 in Fukuoka, it's 14:06 in Wharton. With a 15-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 Wharton (WHT) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Wharton Regional Airport (WHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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