FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,560 km
7,804 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
12,560 km
7,804 mi / 6,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
263°
west

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FUK MPA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code FUK MPA
ICAO Code RJFF FYKM
City Fukuoka Mpacha
Country Japan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 32 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 12,560 kilometers (7,804 miles / 6,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:53 in Fukuoka, it's 11:53 in Mpacha. With a 7-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 3,112 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Mpacha (MPA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 60° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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