The flight distance from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 16,451 kilometers (10,222 miles / 8,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Spain. 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 08:20 in Funafuti, it's 22:20 in Madrid. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,001 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas International Airport sits higher than Funafuti International Airport.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Funafuti (FUN) follows a heading of 355° (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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.