FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,984 km
8,068 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
12,984 km
8,068 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
304°
northwest

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FUK TML
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code FUK TML
ICAO Code RJFF DGLE
City Fukuoka Tamale
Country Japan Ghana
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Accra
Elevation 32 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 9.560000, -0.860000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 12,984 kilometers (8,068 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Ghana. 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 16:58 in Fukuoka, it's 07:58 in Tamale. 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 Tamale (TML) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 44° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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