HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
14,591 km
9,066 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
14,591 km
9,066 mi / 7,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HPA MCT
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code HPA MCT
ICAO Code NFTL OOMS
City Lifuka Muscat
Country Tonga Oman
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Asia/Muscat
Elevation 31 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 23.590000, 58.280000

Lifuka (HPA) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 14,591 kilometers (9,066 miles / 7,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:14 in Lifuka, it's 07:14 in Muscat. With a 9-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 Muscat (MCT) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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