Beijing to Funafuti flights
Funafuti lies 8,387 km (5,211 mi) south-east of Beijing, +4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 30 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Funafuti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Tuvalu |
| Population | 19 million | 6,320 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+12 (Pacific/Funafuti) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | FUN, 0 km out |
Clocks in Funafuti are 4 h ahead of Beijing right now, so a 11 h 30 min journey lands 15 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Funafuti
Crossing from China into Tuvalu: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (AUD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +688; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Funafuti
Funafuti is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Funafuti International Airport (FUN), 0 km (0 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,040 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funafuti International Airport (regional) | FUN | 0 km (0 mi) | 5,040 ft | 9 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,387 km (5,211 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Funafuti from Beijing?
8,387 km (5,211 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Funafuti by air?
About 11 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Funafuti?
Funafuti is 4 h ahead at the moment (Pacific/Funafuti against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Funafuti flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Funafuti International Airport (FUN).
What currency do I need in Funafuti?
The Dollar (AUD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.