FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
8,695 km
5,403 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
8,695 km
5,403 mi / 4,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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FUK LWK
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code FUK LWK
ICAO Code RJFF EGET
City Fukuoka Lerwick
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 32 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 60.190000, -1.240000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 8,695 kilometers (5,403 miles / 4,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with United Kingdom. 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 13:56 in Fukuoka, it's 04:56 in Lerwick. With a 9-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 Lerwick (LWK) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 39° (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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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