FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,716 km
8,523 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
13,716 km
8,523 mi / 7,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
263°
west

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FUK WVB
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code FUK WVB
ICAO Code RJFF FYWB
City Fukuoka Walvis Bay
Country Japan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 32 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 13,716 kilometers (8,523 miles / 7,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:52 in Fukuoka, it's 19:52 in Walvis Bay. 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 64° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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