FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,400 km
5,841 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
9,400 km
5,841 mi / 5,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
324°
northwest

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FUK LUG
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code FUK LUG
ICAO Code RJFF LSZA
City Fukuoka Lugano
Country Japan Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 32 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 46.000000, 8.910000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 9,400 kilometers (5,841 miles / 5,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:27 in Fukuoka, it's 18:27 in Lugano. With a 8-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 Lugano (LUG) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 45° (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 Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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