FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
8,471 km
5,264 miles
YLW
Kelowna
Canada
Distance
8,471 km
5,264 mi / 4,574 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
38°
northeast

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FUK YLW
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kelowna Airport
IATA Code FUK YLW
ICAO Code RJFF CYLW
City Fukuoka Kelowna
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Vancouver
Elevation 32 ft 1,409 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 49.960000, -119.380000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kelowna (YLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kelowna Airport (YLW) in Kelowna, Canada is 8,471 kilometers (5,264 miles / 4,574 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:19 in Fukuoka, it's 04:19 in Kelowna. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,377 feet between the two airports. Kelowna Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 306° (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 Kelowna Airport (YLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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