FUN

Funafuti International Airport

Funafuti · TuvaluICAO NGFU

Funafuti International Airport (FUN) is an airport serving Funafuti, Tuvalu, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 8° 31' 30.0" S, 179° 11' 45.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Funafuti (GMT+12).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

9/ 3m

Pacific/Funafuti

GMT+12

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Airport Details

IATA Code

FUN

ICAO Code

NGFU

City

Funafuti

Country

Tuvalu

Elevation

9 ft

Local Time

05:53 AM (GMT+12)

Coordinates

Latitude:-8.5250°

Longitude:179.1960°

Popular Routes from FUN

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
SUV	Nausori, Fiji	656 mi	1h 44m	short-haul	269 kg	View

Airlines Operating at FUN

1 active airline serving Funafuti International Airport.

Air Pacific

FJFiji

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Funafuti International Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Rotuma Airport	RTA	Rotuma	Fiji	496 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 8° 31' 30.0" S
Longitude (DMS): 179° 11' 45.6" E
Latitude (Decimal): -8.525000
Longitude (Decimal): 179.195999
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Funafuti
UTC Offset: GMT+12
Current Local Time: 05:53 AM
Elevation (ft): 9 ft
Elevation (m): 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Funafuti International Airport?

The IATA code for Funafuti International Airport is FUN, and its ICAO code is NGFU. The airport is located in Funafuti, Tuvalu.

How many destinations can you fly to from FUN?

There are 1 direct destinations available from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu.

What airlines fly from FUN?

There are 1 airlines operating from FUN, including Air Pacific.

What timezone is Funafuti International Airport in?

Funafuti International Airport is in the Pacific/Funafuti timezone (GMT+12). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Funafuti International Airport?

Funafuti International Airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 meters) above sea level.

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