HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
4,404 km
2,736 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
4,404 km
2,736 mi / 2,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
234°
southwest

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HPA MEL
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code HPA MEL
ICAO Code NFTL YMML
City Lifuka Melbourne
Country Tonga Australia
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 31 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lifuka (HPA) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 4,404 kilometers (2,736 miles / 2,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:29 in Lifuka, it's 20:29 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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