FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,123 km
6,911 miles
KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
Distance
11,123 km
6,911 mi / 6,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
274°
west

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FUK KRE
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kirundo Airport
IATA Code FUK KRE
ICAO Code RJFF HBBO
City Fukuoka Kirundo
Country Japan Burundi
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 32 ft 4,511 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -2.540000, 30.090000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kirundo (KRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi is 11,123 kilometers (6,911 miles / 6,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Burundi. 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 12:40 in Fukuoka, it's 05:40 in Kirundo. 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 4,479 feet between the two airports. Kirundo Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Kirundo (KRE) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 56° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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