CUN
Cancun
Mexico
10,751 km
6,680 miles
FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Distance
10,751 km
6,680 mi / 5,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Cancun
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CUN FUN
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Funafuti International Airport
IATA Code CUN FUN
ICAO Code MMUN NGFU
City Cancun Funafuti
Country Mexico Tuvalu
Timezone America/Cancun Pacific/Funafuti
Elevation 22 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -8.530000, 179.200000

Cancun (CUN) to Funafuti (FUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu is 10,751 kilometers (6,680 miles / 5,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Cancun, it's 22:36 in Funafuti. With a 17-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 Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Funafuti International Airport (FUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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