FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
9,869 km
6,132 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
9,869 km
6,132 mi / 5,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

FUK WAC
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code FUK WAC
ICAO Code RJFF HAWC
City Fukuoka Waca
Country Japan Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 32 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 7.170000, 37.170000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 9,869 kilometers (6,132 miles / 5,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 07:18 in Fukuoka, it's 01:18 in Waca. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,168 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.