ACC
Accra
Ghana
18,195 km
11,306 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
18,195 km
11,306 mi / 9,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC TBU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code ACC TBU
ICAO Code DGAA NFTF
City Accra Nuku'alofa
Country Ghana Tonga
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 205 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Accra (ACC) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 18,195 kilometers (11,306 miles / 9,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Ghana 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 03:58 in Accra, it's 16:58 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 Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 162° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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