HAM
Hamburg
Germany
16,387 km
10,182 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
16,387 km
10,182 mi / 8,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
north

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HAM TBU
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code HAM TBU
ICAO Code EDDH NFTF
City Hamburg Nuku'alofa
Country Germany Tonga
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 53 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Hamburg (HAM) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 16,387 kilometers (10,182 miles / 8,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 07:07 in Hamburg, it's 19:07 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 354° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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