FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,100 km
7,519 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
12,100 km
7,519 mi / 6,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
52°
northeast

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FUK ZIH
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code FUK ZIH
ICAO Code RJFF MMZH
City Fukuoka Ixtapa
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 32 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 17.600000, -101.460000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 12,100 kilometers (7,519 miles / 6,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Mexico. 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 22:25 in Fukuoka, it's 07:25 in Ixtapa. With a 15-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 Ixtapa (ZIH) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 316° (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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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