BRU
Brussels
Belgium
16,553 km
10,286 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
16,553 km
10,286 mi / 8,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
358°
north

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BRU HPA
Airport Name Brussels Airport Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code BRU HPA
ICAO Code EBBR NFTL
City Brussels Lifuka
Country Belgium Tonga
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 184 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Brussels (BRU) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 16,553 kilometers (10,286 miles / 8,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Belgium with Tonga. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Brussels, it's 21:18 in Lifuka. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lifuka (HPA) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brussels Airport (BRU) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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