FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,552 km
8,421 miles
MZY
Mossel Bay
South Africa
Distance
13,552 km
8,421 mi / 7,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
248°
west southwest

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FUK MZY
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Mossel Bay Airport
IATA Code FUK MZY
ICAO Code RJFF FAMO
City Fukuoka Mossel Bay
Country Japan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 32 ft 531 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -34.160000, 22.060000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Mossel Bay (MZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) in Mossel Bay, South Africa is 13,552 kilometers (8,421 miles / 7,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 South Africa. 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 14:16 in Fukuoka, it's 07:16 in Mossel Bay. 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.

The return flight from Mossel Bay (MZY) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 69° (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 Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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