# Distance from Fukuoka (FUK) to Gamboma (GMM)

> 12,379 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,379 km / 7,692 mi / 6,684 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 283° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 54° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Congo
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 07:46 in Fukuoka, it's 23:46 in Gamboma)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,477 ft (GMM is higher than FUK)

## Airports

### [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fukuoka, Japan
- ICAO: RJFF
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 33.590000, 130.450000
- Elevation: 32 ft

### [Gamboma Airport (GMM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmm-gamboma-gamboma-airport/1ef266de-d68c-6690-9c4b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gamboma, Congo
- ICAO: FCOG
- Timezone: Africa/Brazzaville
- Coordinates: -1.830000, 15.890000
- Elevation: 1,509 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:46 in Fukuoka, it's 23:46 in Gamboma.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gamboma Airport (GMM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmm-gamboma-gamboma-airport/1ef266de-d68c-6690-9c4b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)