FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,129 km
8,158 miles
NIX
Nioro du Sahel
Mali
Distance
13,129 km
8,158 mi / 7,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
315°
northwest

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FUK NIX
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Nioro du Sahel Airport
IATA Code FUK NIX
ICAO Code RJFF GANR
City Fukuoka Nioro du Sahel
Country Japan Mali
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Bamako
Elevation 32 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 15.240000, -9.580000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Nioro du Sahel (NIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) in Nioro du Sahel, Mali is 13,129 kilometers (8,158 miles / 7,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Mali. 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 11:04 in Fukuoka, it's 02:04 in Nioro du Sahel. 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 Nioro du Sahel (NIX) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 37° (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 Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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