FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
8,594 km
5,340 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
8,594 km
5,340 mi / 4,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
291°
west northwest

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FUK MED
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code FUK MED
ICAO Code RJFF OEMA
City Fukuoka Medina
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 32 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 24.550000, 39.710000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 8,594 kilometers (5,340 miles / 4,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:45 in Fukuoka, it's 06:45 in Medina. With a 6-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 2,119 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 59° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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