FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
14,454 km
8,981 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
14,454 km
8,981 mi / 7,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
38°
northeast

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FUK PLP
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code FUK PLP
ICAO Code RJFF MPLP
City Fukuoka La Palma
Country Japan Panama
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Panama
Elevation 32 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 8.410000, -78.140000

Fukuoka (FUK) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 14,454 kilometers (8,981 miles / 7,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:08 in Fukuoka, it's 15:08 in La Palma. With a 14-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 La Palma (PLP) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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