BRU
Brussels
Belgium
16,717 km
10,387 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
16,717 km
10,387 mi / 9,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
359°
north

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BRU TBU
Airport Name Brussels Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code BRU TBU
ICAO Code EBBR NFTF
City Brussels Nuku'alofa
Country Belgium Tonga
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 184 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Brussels (BRU) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 16,717 kilometers (10,387 miles / 9,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Belgium 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 02:31 in Brussels, it's 14:31 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 Brussels (BRU) 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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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