FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
12,573 km
7,812 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
12,573 km
7,812 mi / 6,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
304°
northwest

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FUK XKA
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code FUK XKA
ICAO Code RJFF DFEL
City Fukuoka Kantchari
Country Japan Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 32 ft 879 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 12.470000, 1.500000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 12,573 kilometers (7,812 miles / 6,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 17:47 in Fukuoka, it's 08:47 in Kantchari. 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.

The return flight from Kantchari (XKA) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 45° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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