HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
2,607 km
1,620 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
2,607 km
1,620 mi / 1,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
201°
south southwest

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HPA WLG
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code HPA WLG
ICAO Code NFTL NZWN
City Lifuka Wellington
Country Tonga New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 31 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lifuka (HPA) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 2,607 kilometers (1,620 miles / 1,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Tonga with New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:19 in Lifuka, it's 08:19 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 26° (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 Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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