FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,078 km
5,641 miles
SMF
Sacramento
United States
Distance
9,078 km
5,641 mi / 4,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

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FUK SMF
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Sacramento International Airport
IATA Code FUK SMF
ICAO Code RJFF KSMF
City Fukuoka Sacramento
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 32 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 38.700000, -121.590000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Sacramento (SMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) in Sacramento, United States is 9,078 kilometers (5,641 miles / 4,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 08:18 in Fukuoka, it's 15:18 in Sacramento. With a 17-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 Sacramento (SMF) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 307° (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 Sacramento International Airport (SMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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