SZX
Shenzhen
China
9,112 km
5,662 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
9,112 km
5,662 mi / 4,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SZX TBU
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code SZX TBU
ICAO Code ZGSZ NFTF
City Shenzhen Nuku'alofa
Country China Tonga
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 13 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 9,112 kilometers (5,662 miles / 4,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 China 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 00:55 in Shenzhen, it's 05:55 in Nuku'alofa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 298° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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