ALG
Algiers
Algeria
17,664 km
10,976 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
17,664 km
10,976 mi / 9,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
46°
northeast

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ALG LIF
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code ALG LIF
ICAO Code DAAG NWWL
City Algiers Lifou
Country Algeria New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 82 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Algiers (ALG) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 17,664 kilometers (10,976 miles / 9,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Algeria with New Caledonia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:28 in Algiers, it's 22:28 in Lifou. With a 10-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 Lifou (LIF) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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