HNL
Honolulu
United States
4,907 km
3,049 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
4,907 km
3,049 mi / 2,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+23h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HNL HPA
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code HNL HPA
ICAO Code PHNL NFTL
City Honolulu Lifuka
Country United States Tonga
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 13 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Honolulu (HNL) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 4,907 kilometers (3,049 miles / 2,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Tonga. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:21 in Honolulu, it's 08:21 in Lifuka. With a 23-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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