FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,052 km
5,625 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
9,052 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
278°
west

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FUK JIB
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code FUK JIB
ICAO Code RJFF HDAM
City Fukuoka Djibouti City
Country Japan Djibouti
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 32 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 11.550000, 43.160000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 9,052 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Djibouti. 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 16:24 in Fukuoka, it's 10:24 in Djibouti City. With a 6-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 Djibouti City (JIB) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 57° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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