FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,603 km
7,210 miles
RIC
Richmond
United States
Distance
11,603 km
7,210 mi / 6,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
22°
north northeast

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FUK RIC
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Richmond International Airport
IATA Code FUK RIC
ICAO Code RJFF KRIC
City Fukuoka Richmond
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 32 ft 168 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 37.510000, -77.320000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Richmond (RIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Richmond, United States is 11,603 kilometers (7,210 miles / 6,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 08:51 in Fukuoka, it's 18:51 in Richmond. With a 14-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 Richmond (RIC) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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