FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,974 km
8,683 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
13,974 km
8,683 mi / 7,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
308°
northwest

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FUK UCN
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code FUK UCN
ICAO Code RJFF GLBU
City Fukuoka Buchanan
Country Japan Liberia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 32 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 5.170000, -9.280000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 13,974 kilometers (8,683 miles / 7,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Liberia. 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 12:15 in Fukuoka, it's 03:15 in Buchanan. 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 Buchanan (UCN) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 42° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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