FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
5,856 km
3,639 miles
GAL
Galena
United States
Distance
5,856 km
3,639 mi / 3,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
31°
north northeast

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FUK GAL
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Edward G Pitka Sr Airport
IATA Code FUK GAL
ICAO Code RJFF PAGA
City Fukuoka Galena
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Anchorage
Elevation 32 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 64.740000, -156.930000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Galena (GAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) in Galena, United States is 5,856 kilometers (3,639 miles / 3,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:22 in Fukuoka, it's 11:22 in Galena. With a 18-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 Galena (GAL) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 271° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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