HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
16,221 km
10,079 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
16,221 km
10,079 mi / 8,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

HPA MAN
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code HPA MAN
ICAO Code NFTL EGCC
City Lifuka Manchester
Country Tonga United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Europe/London
Elevation 31 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 53.350000, -2.270000

Lifuka (HPA) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 16,221 kilometers (10,079 miles / 8,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:01 in Lifuka, it's 08:01 in Manchester. With a 13-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 Manchester (MAN) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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