FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
11,751 km
7,302 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
11,751 km
7,302 mi / 6,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Funafuti
Heading
52°
northeast

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FUN IAD
Airport Name Funafuti International Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code FUN IAD
ICAO Code NGFU KIAD
City Funafuti Washington
Country Tuvalu United States
Timezone Pacific/Funafuti America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 312 ft
Coordinates -8.530000, 179.200000 38.900000, -77.500000

Funafuti (FUN) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 11,751 kilometers (7,302 miles / 6,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Funafuti, it's 04:44 in Washington. 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 Washington (IAD) to Funafuti (FUN) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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