FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,718 km
7,281 miles
PTN
Patterson
United States
Distance
11,718 km
7,281 mi / 6,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
37°
northeast

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FUK PTN
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Harry P Williams Memorial Airport
IATA Code FUK PTN
ICAO Code RJFF KPTN
City Fukuoka Patterson
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Chicago
Elevation 32 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 29.710000, -91.340000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Patterson (PTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) in Patterson, United States is 11,718 kilometers (7,281 miles / 6,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 United States. 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 16:59 in Fukuoka, it's 01:59 in Patterson. With a 15-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 Patterson (PTN) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 325° (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 Harry P Williams Memorial Airport (PTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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