AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,397 km
10,189 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
16,397 km
10,189 mi / 8,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
358°
north

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AMS HPA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code AMS HPA
ICAO Code EHAM NFTL
City Amsterdam Lifuka
Country Netherlands Tonga
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation -11 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 16,397 kilometers (10,189 miles / 8,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:24 in Amsterdam, it's 20:24 in Lifuka. With a 12-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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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