Distance From Lifuka Island Airport to Chennai International Airport, HPA - MAA Distance

The distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) is 7512 miles or 12089 kilometers or 6523 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lifuka ( Tonga ) to Chennai ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lifuka and Chennai takes around 17 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lifuka Island Airport, Lifuka, Tonga to Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India is 17 hours 16 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HPA - MAA

Kilometers		12089 km
Statute Miles		7512 miles
Nautical Miles		6523 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 16 minutes

Lifuka Island Airport to Chennai International Airport Flight Route Map - HPA to MAA Flight Path

Location of Lifuka Island Airport & Chennai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lifuka to Chennai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lifuka, Tonga and Chennai, India. .

Nonstop flight route between Lifuka, Tonga and Chennai, India.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HPA - MAA

Time difference between Lifuka (Tonga) and Chennai (India) is 7 Hours 30 Minutes.
Chennai time is 7 Hours 30 Minutes behind Lifuka.

Location	Local Time
Lifuka (Tonga)	2026-03-18, 06:40:29 +13
Chennai (India)	2026-03-17, 23:10:29 IST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lifuka Island Airport (HPA / NFTL) Lifuka, Tonga

Destination

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India