HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
16,531 km
10,272 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
16,531 km
10,272 mi / 8,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
279°
west

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HPA JED
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code HPA JED
ICAO Code NFTL OEJN
City Lifuka Jeddah
Country Tonga Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 31 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 21.680000, 39.160000

Lifuka (HPA) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 16,531 kilometers (10,272 miles / 8,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Tonga with Saudi Arabia. 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 19:02 in Lifuka, it's 09:02 in Jeddah. With a 10-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 Jeddah (JED) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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