FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
19,719 km
12,253 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
19,719 km
12,253 mi / 10,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
56°
northeast

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FUK RIG
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code FUK RIG
ICAO Code RJFF SJRG
City Fukuoka Rio Grande
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 32 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 19,719 kilometers (12,253 miles / 10,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 09:16 in Fukuoka, it's 21:16 in Rio Grande. 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.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 305° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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