The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 9,246 kilometers (5,745 miles / 4,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Vietnam with Tonga. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:15 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 16:15 in Nuku'alofa. With a 6-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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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