Sydney to Nuku'alofa flight distance & time (SYD-TBU)
How far is Sydney from Nuku'alofa by plane? The great circle distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) is 3,589 km / 1,938 nm, about 4h 28m flight time, with an initial heading of 76° (ENE).
| From | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Sydney, AU |
|---|---|
| To | Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU), Nuku'alofa, TO |
| Distance | 3,589 km · 1,938 nm · 2,230 mi |
| Initial heading | 76° (ENE) |
Airlines on this route
- Pacific Blue (DJ)
- Polynesian Blue (DJ)
- Virgin Australia (DJ)
- Virgin Blue (DJ)
Aircraft with enough range to fly SYD to TBU nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Antonow / Antonov An-148 | 1,944 nm / 3,600 km |
| North American P-82 / F-82 Twin Mustang | 1,947 nm / 3,606 km |
| Martin PBM Mariner | 1,947 nm / 3,606 km |
| Beech / Beechcraft (Super) King Air 300 | 1,960 nm / 3,630 km |
| EMBRAER Phenom 300 | 1,971 nm / 3,650 km |
| Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar | 1,980 nm / 3,667 km |
| Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer | 2,000 nm / 3,704 km |
| Blackburn B-103 Buccaneer | 2,000 nm / 3,704 km |
| EMBRAER 175 / ERJ 170-200 | 2,000 nm / 3,704 km |
| Aviation Traders ATL.98 Carvair | 2,000 nm / 3,704 km |
| Dassault Rafale | 2,000 nm / 3,704 km |
| FMA, Fabrica Militar de Aviones IA 58 Pucara | 2,003 nm / 3,710 km |
| Beech / Beechcraft (Super) King Air 200 | 2,028 nm / 3,756 km |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-80 | 2,051 nm / 3,798 km |
| Iljuschin / Ilyushin Il-4 / DB-3 | 2,052 nm / 3,800 km |
| CASA C-101 Aviojet | 2,052 nm / 3,800 km |
| Boeing 717 | 2,060 nm / 3,815 km |
| Shin Meiwa PS-1 / US-1 (SS-2) | 2,061 nm / 3,817 km |
| Boeing 307 Stratoliner | 2,077 nm / 3,847 km |
| Rockwell / Gulfstream Commander 690/695 JetProp | 2,080 nm / 3,852 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Sydney from Nuku'alofa?
- The great circle distance between Sydney and Nuku'alofa is 3,589 km (1,938 nm / 2,230 mi).
- How long is the flight from Sydney to Nuku'alofa?
- A direct flight from SYD to TBU takes about 4h 28m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Sydney to Nuku'alofa?
- Yes - 4 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.