AKL to TBU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) is 2,005 km (1,246 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (TBU to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Nuku'alofa?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) is 2,005 km (1,246 mi, 1,082 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to TBU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TBU is roughly northeast of AKL.
How is the AKL to TBU route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-TBU in IATA codes and NZAA-NFTF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), Fua'amotu International Airport is TBU (NFTF).
| AKL | TBU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Fua'amotu International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | NFTF |
| Country | New Zealand | Tonga |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 126 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #1348 |
Both ICAO codes start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TBU sits 103 ft (31 m) higher than AKL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AKL to TBU
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: VA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Nuku'alofa?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) are 2,005 km (1,246 mi, 1,082 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to TBU?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and TBU takes about 3h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TBU from AKL?
Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) lies roughly northeast of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to TBU?
1 airline appear on the AKL-TBU route in the open dataset, including Air New Zealand.
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