FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,608 km
5,970 miles
YSK
Sanikiluaq
Canada
Distance
9,608 km
5,970 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
16°
north northeast

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FUK YSK
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Sanikiluaq Airport
IATA Code FUK YSK
ICAO Code RJFF CYSK
City Fukuoka Sanikiluaq
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Iqaluit
Elevation 32 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 56.540000, -79.250000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 9,608 kilometers (5,970 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 01:24 in Fukuoka, it's 11:24 in Sanikiluaq. 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 Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 336° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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