FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,447 km
6,492 miles
YAM
Sault Ste Marie
Canada
Distance
10,447 km
6,492 mi / 5,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
23°
north northeast

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FUK YAM
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Sault Ste Marie Airport
IATA Code FUK YAM
ICAO Code RJFF CYAM
City Fukuoka Sault Ste Marie
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Toronto
Elevation 32 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 46.480000, -84.510000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) in Sault Ste Marie, Canada is 10,447 kilometers (6,492 miles / 5,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Canada. 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 16:17 in Fukuoka, it's 02:17 in Sault Ste Marie. With a 14-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 Sault Ste Marie (YAM) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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