HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
15,631 km
9,713 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
15,631 km
9,713 mi / 8,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
292°
west northwest

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HPA KWI
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code HPA KWI
ICAO Code NFTL OKKK
City Lifuka Kuwait City
Country Tonga Kuwait
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 31 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 29.230000, 47.980000

Lifuka (HPA) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 15,631 kilometers (9,713 miles / 8,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Kuwait. 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 18:48 in Lifuka, it's 08:48 in Kuwait City. 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 86° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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