Distance From Whale of a Tail Airport to Fukuoka Airport

The distance from Whale of a Tail Airport () to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is 3864 miles or 6218 kilometers or 3355 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sterling ( United States ) to Fukuoka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sterling and Fukuoka takes around 8 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whale of a Tail Airport, Sterling, United States to Fukuoka Airport, Fukuoka, Japan is 8 hours 52 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - FUK

Kilometers		6218 km
Statute Miles		3864 miles
Nautical Miles		3355 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 52 minutes

Whale of a Tail Airport to Fukuoka Airport Flight Route Map - to FUK Flight Path

Location of Whale of a Tail Airport & Fukuoka Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sterling to Fukuoka nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sterling, United States and Fukuoka, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - FUK

Time difference between Sterling (United States) and Fukuoka (Japan) is 18 Hours.
Fukuoka time is 18 Hours ahead of Sterling.

Location	Local Time
Sterling (United States)	2025-01-03, 08:44:10 AKST
Fukuoka (Japan)	2025-01-04, 02:44:10 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Whale of a Tail Airport ( / ) Sterling, United States

Destination

Fukuoka Airport (FUK / RJFF) Fukuoka, Japan