HAM
Hamburg
Germany
16,233 km
10,087 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
16,233 km
10,087 mi / 8,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
north

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HAM HPA
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code HAM HPA
ICAO Code EDDH NFTL
City Hamburg Lifuka
Country Germany Tonga
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 53 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Hamburg (HAM) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 16,233 kilometers (10,087 miles / 8,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Germany 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 12:20 in Hamburg, it's 00:20 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 Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 355° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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