AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,560 km
10,290 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
16,560 km
10,290 mi / 8,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
360°
north

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AMS TBU
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code AMS TBU
ICAO Code EHAM NFTF
City Amsterdam Nuku'alofa
Country Netherlands Tonga
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation -11 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 16,560 kilometers (10,290 miles / 8,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:09 in Amsterdam, it's 22:09 in Nuku'alofa. With a 12-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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 0° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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