FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
8,988 km
5,585 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
8,988 km
5,585 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
330°
north northwest

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FUK LWR
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code FUK LWR
ICAO Code RJFF EHLW
City Fukuoka Leeuwarden
Country Japan Netherlands
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 32 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 53.230000, 5.760000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 8,988 kilometers (5,585 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Netherlands. 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 15:19 in Fukuoka, it's 07:19 in Leeuwarden. 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 Leeuwarden (LWR) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 44° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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