BFI
Seattle
United States
8,455 km
5,254 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
8,455 km
5,254 mi / 4,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BFI FUK
Airport Name Boeing Field/King County International Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code BFI FUK
ICAO Code KBFI RJFF
City Seattle Fukuoka
Country United States Japan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 22 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 47.530000, -122.300000 33.590000, 130.450000

Seattle (BFI) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) in Seattle, United States to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 8,455 kilometers (5,254 miles / 4,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 United States with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:36 in Seattle, it's 15:36 in Fukuoka. 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.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Seattle (BFI) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Boeing Field/King County International Airport (BFI) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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