FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
17,753 km
11,031 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
17,753 km
11,031 mi / 9,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
124°
southeast

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FUK WCH
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code FUK WCH
ICAO Code RJFF SCTN
City Fukuoka Chaiten
Country Japan Chile
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Santiago
Elevation 32 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 17,753 kilometers (11,031 miles / 9,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:14 in Fukuoka, it's 04:14 in Chaiten. With a 12-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 Chaiten (WCH) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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