FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
10,958 km
6,809 miles
FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
Distance
10,958 km
6,809 mi / 5,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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FTU FUK
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Fukuoka Airport
IATA Code FTU FUK
ICAO Code FMSD RJFF
City Tolanaro Fukuoka
Country Madagascar Japan
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 29 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 33.590000, 130.450000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Fukuoka (FUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan is 10,958 kilometers (6,809 miles / 5,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:22 in Tolanaro, it's 10:22 in Fukuoka. With a 6-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 Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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