HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
16,451 km
10,222 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
16,451 km
10,222 mi / 8,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
north

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HPA LHR
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code HPA LHR
ICAO Code NFTL EGLL
City Lifuka London
Country Tonga United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Europe/London
Elevation 31 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 51.470000, -0.460000

Lifuka (HPA) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 16,451 kilometers (10,222 miles / 8,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:46 in Lifuka, it's 10:46 in London. With a 13-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 London (LHR) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 349° (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 Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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