BCN
Barcelona
Spain
17,769 km
11,041 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
17,769 km
11,041 mi / 9,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

BCN TBU
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code BCN TBU
ICAO Code LEBL NFTF
City Barcelona Nuku'alofa
Country Spain Tonga
Timezone Europe/Madrid Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 12 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Barcelona (BCN) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 17,769 kilometers (11,041 miles / 9,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Spain 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 12:26 in Barcelona, it's 00:26 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 Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 6° (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 Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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