FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
8,084 km
5,023 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,084 km
5,023 mi / 4,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Funafuti
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FUN LAX
Airport Name Funafuti International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FUN LAX
ICAO Code NGFU KLAX
City Funafuti Los Angeles
Country Tuvalu United States
Timezone Pacific/Funafuti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -8.530000, 179.200000 33.940000, -118.410000

Funafuti (FUN) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,084 kilometers (5,023 miles / 4,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:57 in Funafuti, it's 21:57 in Los Angeles. With a 20-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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Funafuti (FUN) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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