CAI
Cairo
Egypt
15,896 km
9,877 miles
FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Distance
15,896 km
9,877 mi / 8,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CAI FUN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Funafuti International Airport
IATA Code CAI FUN
ICAO Code HECA NGFU
City Cairo Funafuti
Country Egypt Tuvalu
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Funafuti
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -8.530000, 179.200000

Cairo (CAI) to Funafuti (FUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu is 15,896 kilometers (9,877 miles / 8,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:38 in Cairo, it's 00:38 in Funafuti. With a 10-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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