AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
8,979 km
5,580 miles
FKS
Sukagawa
Japan
Distance
8,979 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
333°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

AKL FKS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Fukushima Airport
IATA Code AKL FKS
ICAO Code NZAA RJSF
City Auckland Sukagawa
Country New Zealand Japan
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 23 ft 1,221 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 37.230000, 140.430000

Auckland (AKL) to Sukagawa (FKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Fukushima Airport (FKS) in Sukagawa, Japan is 8,979 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 New Zealand with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:45 in Auckland, it's 05:45 in Sukagawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,198 feet between the two airports. Fukushima Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport.

The return flight from Sukagawa (FKS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 153° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Fukushima Airport (FKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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