CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
15,602 km
9,695 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
15,602 km
9,695 mi / 8,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
39°
northeast

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CPH LIF
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code CPH LIF
ICAO Code EKCH NWWL
City Copenhagen Lifou
Country Denmark New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 17 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 15,602 kilometers (9,695 miles / 8,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Denmark 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 13:44 in Copenhagen, it's 23:44 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 Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 338° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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