HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
8,855 km
5,502 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,855 km
5,502 mi / 4,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HPA PVG
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code HPA PVG
ICAO Code NFTL ZSPD
City Lifuka Shanghai
Country Tonga China
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 31 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 31.140000, 121.810000

Lifuka (HPA) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 8,855 kilometers (5,502 miles / 4,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Tonga with China. 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 19:09 in Lifuka, it's 14:09 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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