PER
Perth
Australia
6,842 km
4,252 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
6,842 km
4,252 mi / 3,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
98°
east

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PER TBU
Airport Name Perth International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code PER TBU
ICAO Code YPPH NFTF
City Perth Nuku'alofa
Country Australia Tonga
Timezone Australia/Perth Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 67 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Perth (PER) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 6,842 kilometers (4,252 miles / 3,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Australia with Tonga. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Perth, it's 17:38 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 Perth (PER) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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