FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,596 km
7,205 miles
PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
Distance
11,596 km
7,205 mi / 6,261 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
269°
west

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FUK PWO
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Pweto Airport
IATA Code FUK PWO
ICAO Code RJFF FZQC
City Fukuoka Pweto
Country Japan DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 32 ft 3,425 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -8.470000, 28.880000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Pweto (PWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 11,596 kilometers (7,205 miles / 6,261 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 DR Congo. 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 23:53 in Fukuoka, it's 16:53 in Pweto. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,393 feet between the two airports. Pweto Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Pweto (PWO) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 57° (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 Pweto Airport (PWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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