ACC
Accra
Ghana
18,318 km
11,382 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
18,318 km
11,382 mi / 9,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC HPA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code ACC HPA
ICAO Code DGAA NFTL
City Accra Lifuka
Country Ghana Tonga
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 205 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Accra (ACC) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 18,318 kilometers (11,382 miles / 9,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:20 in Accra, it's 19:20 in Lifuka. 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 Lifuka (HPA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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