FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,826 km
6,106 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
9,826 km
6,106 mi / 5,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FUK MLA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code FUK MLA
ICAO Code RJFF LMML
City Fukuoka Luqa
Country Japan Malta
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/Malta
Elevation 32 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 35.860000, 14.480000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 9,826 kilometers (6,106 miles / 5,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Malta. 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 20:01 in Fukuoka, it's 12:01 in Luqa. 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 Luqa (MLA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 49° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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