Distance From Lifuka Island Airport to Shannon Airport, HPA - SNN Distance

The distance from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 10031 miles or 16144 kilometers or 8711 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 Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lifuka and Shannon takes around 23 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lifuka Island Airport, Lifuka, Tonga to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 23 hours 3 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 - SNN

Kilometers		16144 km
Statute Miles		10031 miles
Nautical Miles		8711 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 3 minutes

Lifuka Island Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - HPA to SNN Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lifuka, Tonga and Shannon, Ireland. .

Nonstop flight route between Lifuka, Tonga and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HPA - SNN

Time difference between Lifuka (Tonga) and Shannon (Ireland) is 13 Hours.
Shannon time is 13 Hours behind Lifuka.

Location	Local Time
Lifuka (Tonga)	2025-12-16, 09:08:52 +13
Shannon (Ireland)	2025-12-15, 20:08:52 GMT

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

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland