Tuvalu · International airport
Funafuti International Airport (FUN)
Funafuti International Airport is an international airport serving Funafuti, Tuvalu. Its IATA code is FUN and its ICAO code is NGFU. It has one runway, 1,536 m long.
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- ICAONGFU
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- FUN
- ICAO code
- NGFU
- City
- Funafuti
- Region / province
- Funafuti
- Country / territory
- Tuvalu
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 8.5239° S, 179.1970° E
- Elevation
- 3 m (9 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Funafuti (UTC+12:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 1,536 m (5,040 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,536 m5,040 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,276 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,660 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,308 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| FSS | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Funafuti International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Funafuti through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Tuvalu
Funafuti International Airport is the only airport in Tuvalu in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Funafuti International Airport?
The IATA code of Funafuti International Airport is FUN and its ICAO code is NGFU. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Funafuti International Airport located?
Funafuti International Airport is in Funafuti, Tuvalu, at coordinates 8.5239° S, 179.1970° E and an elevation of 3 m (9 ft).
How far is Funafuti International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Funafuti International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,308 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,660 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,276 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Funafuti International Airport?
The longest runway at Funafuti International Airport is 1,536 m (5,040 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Funafuti International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Funafuti International Airport (FUN) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.