FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,095 km
6,273 miles
MVT
Mataiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
10,095 km
6,273 mi / 5,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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FUK MVT
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Mataiva Airport
IATA Code FUK MVT
ICAO Code RJFF NTGV
City Fukuoka N/A
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 32 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -14.870000, -148.720000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Mataiva Airport (MVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Mataiva Airport (MVT) in Mataiva Airport, French Polynesia is 10,095 kilometers (6,273 miles / 5,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 15:50 in Fukuoka, it's 20:50 in Mataiva Airport. With a 19-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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 305° (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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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