FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
11,930 km
7,413 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
11,930 km
7,413 mi / 6,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
294°
west northwest

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FUK YOL
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code FUK YOL
ICAO Code RJFF DNYO
City Fukuoka Yola
Country Japan Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 32 ft 599 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 9.260000, 12.430000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 11,930 kilometers (7,413 miles / 6,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Nigeria. 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 11:45 in Fukuoka, it's 03:45 in Yola. With a 8-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 Yola (YOL) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 50° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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