AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
3,198 km
1,987 miles
FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Distance
3,198 km
1,987 mi / 1,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
north

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AKL FUN
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Funafuti International Airport
IATA Code AKL FUN
ICAO Code NZAA NGFU
City Auckland Funafuti
Country New Zealand Tuvalu
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Funafuti
Elevation 23 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -8.530000, 179.200000

Auckland (AKL) to Funafuti (FUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu is 3,198 kilometers (1,987 miles / 1,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Tuvalu. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:45 in Auckland, it's 21:45 in Funafuti.

The return flight from Funafuti (FUN) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Funafuti International Airport (FUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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