The flight distance from Bishop Airport (BIH) in Bishop, United States to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 9,392 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 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 12:35 in Bishop, it's 04:35 in Fukuoka. With a 16-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 4,092 feet between the two airports. Fukuoka Airport sits lower than Bishop Airport.

The return flight from Fukuoka (FUK) to Bishop (BIH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Bishop Airport (BIH) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.