TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
16,307 km
10,132 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
16,307 km
10,132 mi / 8,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
342°
north northwest

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TBU WAW
Airport Name Fua'amotu International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code TBU WAW
ICAO Code NFTF EPWA
City Nuku'alofa Warsaw
Country Tonga Poland
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 126 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -21.240000, -175.150000 52.170000, 20.970000

Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 16,307 kilometers (10,132 miles / 8,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:28 in Nuku'alofa, it's 10:28 in Warsaw. 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 Warsaw (WAW) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) follows a heading of 28° (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 Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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