FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
10,670 km
6,630 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
10,670 km
6,630 mi / 5,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
283°
west northwest

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FUK WUU
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code FUK WUU
ICAO Code RJFF HSWW
City Fukuoka Wau
Country Japan South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Juba
Elevation 32 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 7.730000, 27.980000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 10,670 kilometers (6,630 miles / 5,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 South Sudan. 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 11:18 in Fukuoka, it's 04:18 in Wau. 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 1,497 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 55° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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