BRU
Brussels
Belgium
16,342 km
10,155 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
16,342 km
10,155 mi / 8,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
31°
north northeast

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BRU LIF
Airport Name Brussels Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code BRU LIF
ICAO Code EBBR NWWL
City Brussels Lifou
Country Belgium New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Brussels Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 184 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Brussels (BRU) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 16,342 kilometers (10,155 miles / 8,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Belgium 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 13:54 in Brussels, it's 23:54 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 340° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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