FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
18,674 km
11,603 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,674 km
11,603 mi / 10,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
331°
north northwest

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FUK SDU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code FUK SDU
ICAO Code RJFF SBRJ
City Fukuoka Rio De Janeiro
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 32 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,674 kilometers (11,603 miles / 10,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 09:27 in Fukuoka, it's 21:27 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 De Janeiro (SDU) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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