FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
15,240 km
9,470 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
15,240 km
9,470 mi / 8,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Funafuti
Heading
360°
north

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FUN LHR
Airport Name Funafuti International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code FUN LHR
ICAO Code NGFU EGLL
City Funafuti London
Country Tuvalu United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Funafuti Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -8.530000, 179.200000 51.470000, -0.460000

Funafuti (FUN) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 15,240 kilometers (9,470 miles / 8,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 00:38 in Funafuti, it's 12:38 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 (LHR) to Funafuti (FUN) follows a heading of 0° (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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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