LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
17,651 km
10,968 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
17,651 km
10,968 mi / 9,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LIS TBU
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code LIS TBU
ICAO Code LPPT NFTF
City Lisbon Nuku'alofa
Country Portugal Tonga
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 374 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Lisbon (LIS) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 17,651 kilometers (10,968 miles / 9,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Portugal 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 09:46 in Lisbon, it's 22:46 in Nuku'alofa. With a 13-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 Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 31° (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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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