AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
16,197 km
10,064 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
16,197 km
10,064 mi / 8,746 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
30°
north northeast

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AMS LIF
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lifou Airport
IATA Code AMS LIF
ICAO Code EHAM NWWL
City Amsterdam Lifou
Country Netherlands New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Pacific/Noumea
Elevation -11 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 16,197 kilometers (10,064 miles / 8,746 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:19 in Amsterdam, it's 00:19 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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