FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
8,504 km
5,284 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,504 km
5,284 mi / 4,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Funafuti
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FUN YVR
Airport Name Funafuti International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code FUN YVR
ICAO Code NGFU CYVR
City Funafuti Richmond
Country Tuvalu Canada
Timezone Pacific/Funafuti America/Vancouver
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -8.530000, 179.200000 49.190000, -123.180000

Funafuti (FUN) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,504 kilometers (5,284 miles / 4,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Canada. 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 07:25 in Funafuti, it's 11:25 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (YVR) to Funafuti (FUN) follows a heading of 239° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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