FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,532 km
6,544 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
10,532 km
6,544 mi / 5,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18.5h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
98°
east

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FUK UAP
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code FUK UAP
ICAO Code RJFF NTMP
City Fukuoka Ua Pou
Country Japan French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 32 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 10,532 kilometers (6,544 miles / 5,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:05 in Fukuoka, it's 04:35 in Ua Pou. With a 18.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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