TBU

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

Airlines

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

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
AKL	Auckland, New Zealand	1,243 mi	3h 1m	medium-haul	312 kg	View
NAN	Nandi, Fiji	539 mi	1h 31m	short-haul	221 kg	View
SUV	Nausori, Fiji	465 mi	1h 23m	short-haul	191 kg	View
SYD	Sydney, Australia	2,230 mi	4h 53m	medium-haul	560 kg	View

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 Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 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.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Lakeba Island Airport	LKB	Lakeba Island	Fiji	511 km
Cicia Airport	ICI	Cicia	Fiji	586 km
Vanua Balavu Airport	VBV	Vanua Balavu	Fiji	596 km
Matei Airport	TVU	Matei	Fiji	708 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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