HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
9,309 km
5,784 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
9,309 km
5,784 mi / 5,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HPA SLC
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code HPA SLC
ICAO Code NFTL KSLC
City Lifuka Salt Lake City
Country Tonga United States
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu America/Denver
Elevation 31 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 40.790000, -111.980000

Lifuka (HPA) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 9,309 kilometers (5,784 miles / 5,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 States. 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 22:24 in Lifuka, it's 02:24 in Salt Lake City. With a 20-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 4,200 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Lifuka Island Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 237° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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