FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
8,136 km
5,055 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
8,136 km
5,055 mi / 4,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Funafuti
Heading
52°
northeast

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FUN SAN
Airport Name Funafuti International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code FUN SAN
ICAO Code NGFU KSAN
City Funafuti San Diego
Country Tuvalu United States
Timezone Pacific/Funafuti America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 0 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -8.530000, 179.200000 32.730000, -117.190000

Funafuti (FUN) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 8,136 kilometers (5,055 miles / 4,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 05:32 in Funafuti, it's 09:32 in San Diego. 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 San Diego (SAN) to Funafuti (FUN) follows a heading of 248° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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