HEL
Helsinki
Finland
15,256 km
9,480 miles
HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
Distance
15,256 km
9,480 mi / 8,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
27°
north northeast

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HEL HPA
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Lifuka Island Airport
IATA Code HEL HPA
ICAO Code EFHK NFTL
City Helsinki Lifuka
Country Finland Tonga
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 179 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -19.780000, -174.340000

Helsinki (HEL) to Lifuka (HPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga is 15,256 kilometers (9,480 miles / 8,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Finland 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 09:40 in Helsinki, it's 20:40 in Lifuka. With a 11-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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 346° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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