CAI
Cairo
Egypt
15,489 km
9,624 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
15,489 km
9,624 mi / 8,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
87°
east

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CAI LIF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code CAI LIF
ICAO Code HECA NWWL
City Cairo Lifou
Country Egypt New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 382 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Cairo (CAI) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 15,489 kilometers (9,624 miles / 8,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Egypt 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 12:27 in Cairo, it's 21:27 in Lifou. With a 9-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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