FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
16,797 km
10,437 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
16,797 km
10,437 mi / 9,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
north

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FRA TBU
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code FRA TBU
ICAO Code EDDF NFTF
City Frankfurt am Main Nuku'alofa
Country Germany Tonga
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 364 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 16,797 kilometers (10,437 miles / 9,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Germany 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 22:30 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 10:30 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 355° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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