EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
14,737 km
9,157 miles
FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
Distance
14,737 km
9,157 mi / 7,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/London
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

EDI FUN
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Funafuti International Airport
IATA Code EDI FUN
ICAO Code EGPH NGFU
City Edinburgh Funafuti
Country United Kingdom Tuvalu
Timezone Europe/London Pacific/Funafuti
Elevation 135 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 -8.530000, 179.200000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Funafuti (FUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu is 14,737 kilometers (9,157 miles / 7,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 United Kingdom 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 11:23 in Edinburgh, it's 23:23 in Funafuti. With a 12-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 Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 2° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Funafuti International Airport (FUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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