HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
8,878 km
5,516 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
8,878 km
5,516 mi / 4,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
316°
northwest

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HPA ICN
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code HPA ICN
ICAO Code NFTL RKSI
City Lifuka Seoul
Country Tonga South Korea
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Asia/Seoul
Elevation 31 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 37.470000, 126.450000

Lifuka (HPA) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 8,878 kilometers (5,516 miles / 4,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tonga with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:04 in Lifuka, it's 15:04 in Seoul. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Seoul (ICN) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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