FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,471 km
6,506 miles
KHZ
Kauehi
French Polynesia
Distance
10,471 km
6,506 mi / 5,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
106°
east southeast

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FUK KHZ
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kauehi Airport
IATA Code FUK KHZ
ICAO Code RJFF NTKA
City Fukuoka Kauehi
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 32 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -15.780000, -145.120000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kauehi (KHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kauehi Airport (KHZ) in Kauehi, French Polynesia is 10,471 kilometers (6,506 miles / 5,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Fukuoka, it's 00:05 in Kauehi. With a 19-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 Kauehi (KHZ) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 304° (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 Kauehi Airport (KHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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