FCO
Rome
Italy
17,489 km
10,867 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
17,489 km
10,867 mi / 9,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Rome
Heading
16°
north northeast

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FCO HPA
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code FCO HPA
ICAO Code LIRF NFTL
City Rome Lifuka
Country Italy Tonga
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 15 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Rome (FCO) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 17,489 kilometers (10,867 miles / 9,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Italy 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 08:42 in Rome, it's 20:42 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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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