AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
2,004 km
1,245 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
2,004 km
1,245 mi / 1,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL TBU
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code AKL TBU
ICAO Code NZAA NFTF
City Auckland Nuku'alofa
Country New Zealand Tonga
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 23 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Auckland (AKL) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 2,004 kilometers (1,245 miles / 1,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Tonga. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:58 in Auckland, it's 18:58 in Nuku'alofa.

The return flight from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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