BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,960 km
6,189 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
9,960 km
6,189 mi / 5,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
112°
east southeast

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BKK TBU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code BKK TBU
ICAO Code VTBS NFTF
City Bangkok Nuku'alofa
Country Thailand Tonga
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 5 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Bangkok (BKK) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 9,960 kilometers (6,189 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:24 in Bangkok, it's 00:24 in Nuku'alofa. With a 6-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 Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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