BNA
Nashville
United States
11,248 km
6,989 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
11,248 km
6,989 mi / 6,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
America/Chicago
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNA TBU
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code BNA TBU
ICAO Code KBNA NFTF
City Nashville Nuku'alofa
Country United States Tonga
Timezone America/Chicago Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 599 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Nashville (BNA) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 11,248 kilometers (6,989 miles / 6,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:07 in Nashville, it's 12:07 in Nuku'alofa. With a 19-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 Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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