TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
8,584 km
5,334 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
8,584 km
5,334 mi / 4,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
304°
west northwest

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TBU TPE
Airport Name Fua'amotu International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code TBU TPE
ICAO Code NFTF RCTP
City Nuku'alofa Taipei
Country Tonga Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Asia/Taipei
Elevation 126 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -21.240000, -175.150000 25.080000, 121.230000

Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 8,584 kilometers (5,334 miles / 4,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:57 in Nuku'alofa, it's 13:57 in Taipei. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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