FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
15,500 km
9,631 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
15,500 km
9,631 mi / 8,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Funafuti
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FUN JED
Airport Name Funafuti International Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code FUN JED
ICAO Code NGFU OEJN
City Funafuti Jeddah
Country Tuvalu Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Funafuti Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -8.530000, 179.200000 21.680000, 39.160000

Funafuti (FUN) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 15,500 kilometers (9,631 miles / 8,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Funafuti, it's 07:35 in Jeddah. With a 9-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 Jeddah (JED) to Funafuti (FUN) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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