ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
18,002 km
11,186 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
18,002 km
11,186 mi / 9,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
207°
south southwest

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ABJ TBU
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code ABJ TBU
ICAO Code DIAP NFTF
City Abidjan Nuku'alofa
Country Ivory Coast Tonga
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 21 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 18,002 kilometers (11,186 miles / 9,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 Ivory Coast with Tonga. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Abidjan, it's 12:49 in Nuku'alofa. With a 13-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 Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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