CTU
Chengdu
China
10,360 km
6,438 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
10,360 km
6,438 mi / 5,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CTU HPA
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code CTU HPA
ICAO Code ZUUU NFTL
City Chengdu Lifuka
Country China Tonga
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 1,625 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 10,360 kilometers (6,438 miles / 5,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:00 in Chengdu, it's 20:00 in Lifuka. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,594 feet between the two airports. Lifuka Island Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lifuka (HPA) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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