FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,485 km
5,894 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
9,485 km
5,894 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
148°
south southeast

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FUK WLG
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code FUK WLG
ICAO Code RJFF NZWN
City Fukuoka Wellington
Country Japan New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 32 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 9,485 kilometers (5,894 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:23 in Fukuoka, it's 21:23 in Wellington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 324° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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