AEP
Buenos Aires
Argentina
10,946 km
6,802 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
10,946 km
6,802 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
239°
west southwest

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AEP HPA
Airport Name Jorge Newbery Airpark Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code AEP HPA
ICAO Code SABE NFTL
City Buenos Aires Lifuka
Country Argentina Tonga
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 18 ft 31 ft
Coordinates -34.560000, -58.420000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Buenos Aires (AEP) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 10,946 kilometers (6,802 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Buenos Aires, it's 16:34 in Lifuka. With a 16-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 Buenos Aires (AEP) follows a heading of 132° (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 Jorge Newbery Airpark (AEP) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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