FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,211 km
6,345 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
10,211 km
6,345 mi / 5,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
312°
northwest

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FUK WAX
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code FUK WAX
ICAO Code RJFF HLZW
City Fukuoka Zuwara
Country Japan Libya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 32 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 32.950000, 12.020000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 10,211 kilometers (6,345 miles / 5,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Libya. 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 15:59 in Fukuoka, it's 08:59 in Zuwara. With a 7-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 Zuwara (WAX) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 47° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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