FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,949 km
7,425 miles
JEK
Lower Zambezi National Park
Zambia
Distance
11,949 km
7,425 mi / 6,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
263°
west

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Airport Comparison

FUK JEK
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Jeki Airstrip
IATA Code FUK JEK
ICAO Code RJFF FLJK
City Fukuoka Lower Zambezi National Park
Country Japan Zambia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 32 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -15.630000, 29.600000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Jeki Airstrip (JEK) in Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia is 11,949 kilometers (7,425 miles / 6,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Zambia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:26 in Fukuoka, it's 14:26 in Lower Zambezi National Park. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,430 feet between the two airports. Jeki Airstrip sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Lower Zambezi National Park (JEK) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Jeki Airstrip (JEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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