# Distance from Fukuoka (FUK) to Saurimo (VHC)

> 12,451 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,451 km / 7,737 mi / 6,723 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 273° (west)
- **Return heading**: 58° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Angola
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 22:56 in Fukuoka, it's 14:56 in Saurimo)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,552 ft (VHC is higher than FUK)

## Airports

### [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fukuoka, Japan
- ICAO: RJFF
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 33.590000, 130.450000
- Elevation: 32 ft

### [Saurimo Airport (VHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vhc-saurimo-saurimo-airport/1ef266de-dceb-6cb6-8fbf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saurimo, Angola
- ICAO: FNSA
- Timezone: Africa/Luanda
- Coordinates: -9.690000, 20.430000
- Elevation: 3,584 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:56 in Fukuoka, it's 14:56 in Saurimo.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Fukuoka Airport (FUK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/fuk-fukuoka-fukuoka-airport/1ef266df-8bc6-6768-a464-06bb2780ed98)
- [Saurimo Airport (VHC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vhc-saurimo-saurimo-airport/1ef266de-dceb-6cb6-8fbf-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)