HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
10,869 km
6,753 miles
STL
St Louis
United States
Distance
10,869 km
6,753 mi / 5,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HPA STL
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport St Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA Code HPA STL
ICAO Code NFTL KSTL
City Lifuka St Louis
Country Tonga United States
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu America/Chicago
Elevation 31 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 38.750000, -90.370000

Lifuka (HPA) to St Louis (STL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) in St Louis, United States is 10,869 kilometers (6,753 miles / 5,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 20:23 in Lifuka, it's 01:23 in St Louis. 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.

The return flight from St Louis (STL) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 251° (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 St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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