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Fua'amotu International Airport

Tongatapu · TongaICAO NFTF

Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) is an airport serving Tongatapu, Tonga, located in the Southern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 21° 14' 28.3" S, 175° 8' 60.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 126 feet (38 meters) above sea level. With 4 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Tongatapu (GMT+13).

Destinations
4
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
126/ 38m
Pacific/Tongatapu
GMT+13
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Airport Details

IATA Code
TBU
ICAO Code
NFTF
City
Tongatapu
Country
Tonga
Elevation
126 ft
Local Time
05:28 AM (GMT+13)

Coordinates

Latitude:-21.2412°
Longitude:-175.1500°

Popular Routes from TBU

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
AKLAuckland, New Zealand1,243 mi3h 1mmedium-haul312 kgView
NANNandi, Fiji539 mi1h 31mshort-haul221 kgView
SUVNausori, Fiji465 mi1h 23mshort-haul191 kgView
SYDSydney, Australia2,230 mi4h 53mmedium-haul560 kgView

Airlines Operating at TBU

3 active airlines serving Fua'amotu International Airport.

Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
Air Pacific
FJFiji
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Fua'amotu International Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Lakeba Island AirportLKBLakeba IslandFiji511 km
Cicia AirportICICiciaFiji586 km
Vanua Balavu AirportVBVVanua BalavuFiji596 km
Matei AirportTVUMateiFiji708 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
21° 14' 28.3" S
Longitude (DMS)
175° 8' 60.0" W
Latitude (Decimal)
-21.241199
Longitude (Decimal)
-175.149994
Hemisphere
Southern / Western

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Pacific/Tongatapu
UTC Offset
GMT+13
Current Local Time
05:28 AM
Elevation (ft)
126 ft
Elevation (m)
38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Fua'amotu International Airport?
The IATA code for Fua'amotu International Airport is TBU, and its ICAO code is NFTF. The airport is located in Tongatapu, Tonga.
How many destinations can you fly to from TBU?
There are 4 direct destinations available from Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Tongatapu, Tonga.
What airlines fly from TBU?
There are 3 airlines operating from TBU, including Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Virgin Australia.
What timezone is Fua'amotu International Airport in?
Fua'amotu International Airport is in the Pacific/Tongatapu timezone (GMT+13). The airport is located in the Southern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Fua'amotu International Airport?
Fua'amotu International Airport sits at an elevation of 126 feet (38 meters) above sea level.

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