The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 18,662 kilometers (11,596 miles / 10,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 17:16 in Fukuoka, it's 05:16 in Sao Lourenco. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,839 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 18° (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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.