HPA
Lifuka
Tonga
9,111 km
5,661 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,111 km
5,661 mi / 4,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Tongatapu
Heading
298°
west northwest

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HPA SZX
Airport Name Lifuka Island Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code HPA SZX
ICAO Code NFTL ZGSZ
City Lifuka Shenzhen
Country Tonga China
Timezone Pacific/Tongatapu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 31 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -19.780000, -174.340000 22.640000, 113.810000

Lifuka (HPA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) in Lifuka, Tonga to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,111 kilometers (5,661 miles / 4,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:37 in Lifuka, it's 17:37 in Shenzhen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Lifuka (HPA) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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