FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
15,861 km
9,856 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
15,861 km
9,856 mi / 8,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
north

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FUK XAU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code FUK XAU
ICAO Code RJFF SOOS
City Fukuoka Saul
Country Japan GF
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Cayenne
Elevation 32 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 3.610000, -53.200000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 15,861 kilometers (9,856 miles / 8,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 GF. 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 22:52 in Fukuoka, it's 10:52 in Saul. 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 Saul (XAU) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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