FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
5,539 km
3,442 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
5,539 km
3,442 mi / 2,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
118°
east southeast

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FUK MTK
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code FUK MTK
ICAO Code RJFF NGMN
City Fukuoka Makin Island
Country Japan Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 32 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 3.370000, 172.990000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 5,539 kilometers (3,442 miles / 2,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:45 in Fukuoka, it's 11:45 in Makin Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Makin Island (MTK) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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