Lima to Funafuti flights
Funafuti lies 11,287 km (7,013 mi) west of Lima, +17 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 13 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.
| Lima | Funafuti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Tuvalu |
| Population | 7.7 million | 6,320 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+12 (Pacific/Funafuti) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | FUN, 0 km out |
Clocks in Funafuti are 17 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 15 h 13 min journey lands 32 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Funafuti
Crossing from Peru into Tuvalu: money changes from the Sol 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 Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 11,287 km (7,013 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 Lima?
11,287 km (7,013 mi) in a straight line, west of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Funafuti by air?
About 15 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Funafuti?
Funafuti is 17 h ahead at the moment (Pacific/Funafuti against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Funafuti flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) 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.