FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
15,040 km
9,345 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
15,040 km
9,345 mi / 8,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
21°
north northeast

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FUK SOM
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code FUK SOM
ICAO Code RJFF SVST
City Fukuoka N/A
Country Japan Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Caracas
Elevation 32 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 8.950000, -64.150000

Fukuoka (FUK) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 15,040 kilometers (9,345 miles / 8,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Venezuela. 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 10:57 in Fukuoka, it's 21:57 in San Tome Airport. With a 13-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 San Tome Airport (SOM) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 343° (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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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