# Distance from Fukuoka (FUK) to Iguatu (QIG)

> 16,807 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,807 km / 10,443 mi / 9,075 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 338° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 18° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Brazil
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → South America
- **Time difference**: -12h (When it's 08:21 in Fukuoka, it's 20:21 in Iguatu)
- **Elevation difference**: 667 ft (QIG is higher than FUK)

## Airports

### [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fukuoka, Japan
- ICAO: RJFF
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 33.590000, 130.450000
- Elevation: 32 ft

### [Iguatu Airport (QIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qig-iguatu-iguatu-airport/1ef266df-bd22-6d8e-8443-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Iguatu, Brazil
- ICAO: SNIG
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza
- Coordinates: -6.350000, -39.290000
- Elevation: 699 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:21 in Fukuoka, it's 20:21 in Iguatu.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)
- [Iguatu Airport (QIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qig-iguatu-iguatu-airport/1ef266df-bd22-6d8e-8443-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)