HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
10,297 km
6,398 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
10,297 km
6,398 mi / 5,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
104°
east southeast

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HPA LIM
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code HPA LIM
ICAO Code NFTL SPJC
City Lifuka Lima
Country Tonga Peru
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu America/Lima
Elevation 31 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Lifuka (HPA) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 10,297 kilometers (6,398 miles / 5,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:15 in Lifuka, it's 04:15 in Lima. With a 18-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 Lima (LIM) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 249° (west 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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