CDG
Paris
France
16,920 km
10,514 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
16,920 km
10,514 mi / 9,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Paris
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CDG TBU
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code CDG TBU
ICAO Code LFPG NFTF
City Paris Nuku'alofa
Country France Tonga
Timezone Europe/Paris Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 392 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Paris (CDG) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 16,920 kilometers (10,514 miles / 9,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 France 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 03:09 in Paris, it's 15:09 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 Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 3° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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