FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
8,343 km
5,184 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
8,343 km
5,184 mi / 4,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
281°
west northwest

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FUK SHW
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code FUK SHW
ICAO Code RJFF OESH
City Fukuoka N/A
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 32 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 17.470000, 47.120000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 8,343 kilometers (5,184 miles / 4,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:29 in Fukuoka, it's 08:29 in Sharurah Airport. With a 6-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 2,331 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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