HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
8,408 km
5,225 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
8,408 km
5,225 mi / 4,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HPA LAX
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code HPA LAX
ICAO Code NFTL KLAX
City Lifuka Los Angeles
Country Tonga United States
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 31 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 33.940000, -118.410000

Lifuka (HPA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 8,408 kilometers (5,225 miles / 4,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Lifuka, it's 23:34 in Los Angeles. With a 21-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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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