FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,385 km
7,696 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
12,385 km
7,696 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
262°
west

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FUK WKI
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Hwange Airport
IATA Code FUK WKI
ICAO Code RJFF FVWT
City Fukuoka Hwange
Country Japan Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Harare
Elevation 32 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 12,385 kilometers (7,696 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 18:16 in Fukuoka, it's 11:16 in Hwange. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,468 feet between the two airports. Hwange Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Hwange (WKI) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 60° (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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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