LAS
Las Vegas
United States
8,962 km
5,569 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
8,962 km
5,569 mi / 4,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+21h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LAS TBU
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code LAS TBU
ICAO Code KLAS NFTF
City Las Vegas Nuku'alofa
Country United States Tonga
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 2,181 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 8,962 kilometers (5,569 miles / 4,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 01:48 in Las Vegas, it's 22:48 in Nuku'alofa. With a 21-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,055 feet between the two airports. Fua'amotu International Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 45° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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