BRU
Brussels
Belgium
15,279 km
9,494 miles
FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Distance
15,279 km
9,494 mi / 8,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
north

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BRU FUN
Airport Name Brussels Airport Funafuti International Airport
IATA Code BRU FUN
ICAO Code EBBR NGFU
City Brussels Funafuti
Country Belgium Tuvalu
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Funafuti
Elevation 184 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -8.530000, 179.200000

Brussels (BRU) to Funafuti (FUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu is 15,279 kilometers (9,494 miles / 8,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Belgium with Tuvalu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Brussels, it's 00:21 in Funafuti. With a 11-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 Funafuti (FUN) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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