FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,346 km
7,671 miles
KMZ
Kaoma
Zambia
Distance
12,346 km
7,671 mi / 6,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
266°
west

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FUK KMZ
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kaoma Airport
IATA Code FUK KMZ
ICAO Code RJFF FLKO
City Fukuoka Kaoma
Country Japan Zambia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 32 ft 3,670 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -14.800000, 24.780000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kaoma (KMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kaoma Airport (KMZ) in Kaoma, Zambia is 12,346 kilometers (7,671 miles / 6,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 17:02 in Fukuoka, it's 10:02 in Kaoma. 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 3,638 feet between the two airports. Kaoma Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Kaoma (KMZ) 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 Kaoma Airport (KMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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