HNL
Honolulu
United States
5,089 km
3,162 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
5,089 km
3,162 mi / 2,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL TBU
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code HNL TBU
ICAO Code PHNL NFTF
City Honolulu Nuku'alofa
Country United States Tonga
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 13 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Honolulu (HNL) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 5,089 kilometers (3,162 miles / 2,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Tonga. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:47 in Honolulu, it's 20:47 in Nuku'alofa. With a 23-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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