MXP
Milan
Italy
17,280 km
10,737 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
17,280 km
10,737 mi / 9,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Rome
Heading
north

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MXP TBU
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code MXP TBU
ICAO Code LIMC NFTF
City Milan Nuku'alofa
Country Italy Tonga
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 768 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Milan (MXP) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 17,280 kilometers (10,737 miles / 9,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Italy 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 05:54 in Milan, it's 17:54 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 Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 353° (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 Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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