FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,865 km
6,751 miles
IRS
Sturgis
United States
Distance
10,865 km
6,751 mi / 5,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
26°
north northeast

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FUK IRS
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kirsch Municipal Airport
IATA Code FUK IRS
ICAO Code RJFF KIRS
City Fukuoka Sturgis
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Detroit
Elevation 32 ft 925 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 41.810000, -85.440000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sturgis (IRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) in Sturgis, United States is 10,865 kilometers (6,751 miles / 5,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 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 15:50 in Fukuoka, it's 01:50 in Sturgis. 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 Sturgis (IRS) 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 Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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