The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 12,337 kilometers (7,666 miles / 6,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 South Africa. 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 03:55 in Fukuoka, it's 20:55 in Louis Trichardt. 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 2,993 feet between the two airports. Louis Trichardt Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Louis Trichardt (LCD) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 61° (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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.