HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
9,086 km
5,646 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
9,086 km
5,646 mi / 4,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HKG TBU
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code HKG TBU
ICAO Code VHHH NFTF
City Hong Kong Nuku'alofa
Country Hong Kong Tonga
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 28 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 9,086 kilometers (5,646 miles / 4,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Hong Kong, it's 20:37 in Nuku'alofa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 298° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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