# Distance from Fukuoka (FUK) to Mossendjo (MSX)

> 12,740 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,740 km / 7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 284° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 54° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Congo
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 17:00 in Fukuoka, it's 09:00 in Mossendjo)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,487 ft (MSX is higher than FUK)

## Airports

### [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fukuoka, Japan
- ICAO: RJFF
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 33.590000, 130.450000
- Elevation: 32 ft

### [Mossendjo Airport (MSX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msx-mossendjo-mossendjo-airport/1ef266de-d66a-6220-a4c4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mossendjo, Congo
- ICAO: FCMM
- Timezone: Africa/Brazzaville
- Coordinates: -2.950000, 12.700000
- Elevation: 1,519 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:00 in Fukuoka, it's 09:00 in Mossendjo.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mossendjo Airport (MSX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msx-mossendjo-mossendjo-airport/1ef266de-d66a-6220-a4c4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)