FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,068 km
8,120 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
13,068 km
8,120 mi / 7,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
306°
northwest

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FUK WZA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code FUK WZA
ICAO Code RJFF DGLW
City Fukuoka Wa
Country Japan Ghana
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Accra
Elevation 32 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 10.080000, -2.510000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 13,068 kilometers (8,120 miles / 7,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Ghana. 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 07:36 in Fukuoka, it's 22:36 in Wa. With a 9-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 1,028 feet between the two airports. Wa Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport.

The return flight from Wa (WZA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 43° (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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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