FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,345 km
5,807 miles
MSE
Manston
United Kingdom
Distance
9,345 km
5,807 mi / 5,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
331°
north northwest

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FUK MSE
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kent International Airport
IATA Code FUK MSE
ICAO Code RJFF EGMH
City Fukuoka Manston
Country Japan United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Europe/London
Elevation 32 ft 178 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 51.340000, 1.350000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Manston (MSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kent International Airport (MSE) in Manston, United Kingdom is 9,345 kilometers (5,807 miles / 5,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 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 22:25 in Fukuoka, it's 13:25 in Manston. 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 Manston (MSE) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 41° (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 Kent International Airport (MSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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