FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
8,466 km
5,261 miles
GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
Distance
8,466 km
5,261 mi / 4,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
42°
northeast

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FUK GRF
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code FUK GRF
ICAO Code RJFF KGRF
City Fukuoka Fort Lewis/Tacoma
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 32 ft 301 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 47.080000, -122.580000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States is 8,466 kilometers (5,261 miles / 4,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 10:21 in Fukuoka, it's 17:21 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma. With a 17-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 Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 305° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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