FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
15,276 km
9,492 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,276 km
9,492 mi / 8,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Funafuti
Heading
359°
north

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FUN LGW
Airport Name Funafuti International Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code FUN LGW
ICAO Code NGFU EGKK
City Funafuti London
Country Tuvalu United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Funafuti Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -8.530000, 179.200000 51.150000, -0.190000

Funafuti (FUN) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 15,276 kilometers (9,492 miles / 8,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:17 in Funafuti, it's 07:17 in London. 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 London (LGW) to Funafuti (FUN) follows a heading of 1° (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 Funafuti International Airport (FUN) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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