BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
12,934 km
8,037 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
12,934 km
8,037 mi / 6,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
236°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

BSB TBU
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code BSB TBU
ICAO Code SBBR NFTF
City Brasilia Nuku'alofa
Country Brazil Tonga
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 3,497 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Brasilia (BSB) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 12,934 kilometers (8,037 miles / 6,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:40 in Brasilia, it's 15:40 in Nuku'alofa. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,371 feet between the two airports. Fua'amotu International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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