HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
14,161 km
8,799 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
14,161 km
8,799 mi / 7,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
211°
south southwest

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HPA MPM
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code HPA MPM
ICAO Code NFTL FQMA
City Lifuka Maputo
Country Tonga Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Africa/Maputo
Elevation 31 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lifuka (HPA) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 14,161 kilometers (8,799 miles / 7,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:30 in Lifuka, it's 11:30 in Maputo. With a 11-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 Maputo (MPM) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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