FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,839 km
7,978 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
12,839 km
7,978 mi / 6,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
317°
northwest

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FUK THI
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code FUK THI
ICAO Code RJFF GQNC
City Fukuoka Tichitt
Country Japan Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 32 ft 561 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 18.450000, -9.520000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 12,839 kilometers (7,978 miles / 6,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Mauritania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:14 in Fukuoka, it's 08:14 in Tichitt. With a 9-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 Tichitt (THI) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 36° (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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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