FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,236 km
8,225 miles
GCM
Georgetown
KY
Distance
13,236 km
8,225 mi / 7,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
35°
northeast

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FUK GCM
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Owen Roberts International Airport
IATA Code FUK GCM
ICAO Code RJFF MWCR
City Fukuoka Georgetown
Country Japan KY
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Cayman
Elevation 32 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 19.290000, -81.360000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Georgetown (GCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY is 13,236 kilometers (8,225 miles / 7,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Japan with KY. 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 11:05 in Fukuoka, it's 21:05 in Georgetown. With a 14-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 Georgetown (GCM) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 330° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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