HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
13,984 km
8,689 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
13,984 km
8,689 mi / 7,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HPA SSA
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code HPA SSA
ICAO Code NFTL SBSV
City Lifuka Salvador
Country Tonga Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu America/Bahia
Elevation 31 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Lifuka (HPA) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 13,984 kilometers (8,689 miles / 7,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Lifuka, it's 07:50 in Salvador. With a 16-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 Salvador (SSA) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 234° (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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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