FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,211 km
6,966 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
11,211 km
6,966 mi / 6,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
283°
west northwest

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FUK RFA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code FUK RFA
ICAO Code RJFF FEGR
City Fukuoka Rafai
Country Japan Central African Republic
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Bangui
Elevation 32 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 4.990000, 23.930000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 11,211 kilometers (6,966 miles / 6,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 08:42 in Fukuoka, it's 00:42 in Rafai. With a 8-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 1,727 feet between the two airports. Rafai Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 54° (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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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