HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
9,286 km
5,770 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
9,286 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HPA MEX
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code HPA MEX
ICAO Code NFTL MMMX
City Lifuka Mexico City
Country Tonga Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu America/Mexico_City
Elevation 31 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lifuka (HPA) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 9,286 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Mexico. 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 19:28 in Lifuka, it's 00:28 in Mexico City. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,285 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lifuka Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 246° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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