FAO
Faro
Portugal
11,061 km
6,873 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
11,061 km
6,873 mi / 5,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
34°
northeast

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FAO FUK
Airport Name Faro Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code FAO FUK
ICAO Code LPFR RJFF
City Faro Fukuoka
Country Portugal Japan
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 24 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 33.590000, 130.450000

Faro (FAO) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 11,061 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:11 in Faro, it's 14:11 in Fukuoka. With a 9-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 Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 328° (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 Faro Airport (FAO) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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