BNE
Brisbane
Australia
3,278 km
2,037 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
3,278 km
2,037 mi / 1,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

BNE TBU
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code BNE TBU
ICAO Code YBBN NFTF
City Brisbane Nuku'alofa
Country Australia Tonga
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 13 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Brisbane (BNE) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 3,278 kilometers (2,037 miles / 1,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Australia with Tonga. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:12 in Brisbane, it's 22:12 in Nuku'alofa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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