TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
17,106 km
10,629 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
17,106 km
10,629 mi / 9,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

TBU ZAG
Airport Name Fua'amotu International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code TBU ZAG
ICAO Code NFTF LDZA
City Nuku'alofa Zagreb
Country Tonga Croatia
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 126 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -21.240000, -175.150000 45.740000, 16.070000

Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 17,106 kilometers (10,629 miles / 9,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Croatia. 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 09:51 in Nuku'alofa, it's 21:51 in Zagreb. 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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) follows a heading of 24° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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