FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
18,703 km
11,621 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
18,703 km
11,621 mi / 10,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
352°
north

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FUK QSC
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code FUK QSC
ICAO Code RJFF SDSC
City Fukuoka Sao Carlos
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 32 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 18,703 kilometers (11,621 miles / 10,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Fukuoka, it's 09:40 in Sao Carlos. With a 12-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 2,617 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Sao Carlos (QSC) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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