CTU
Chengdu
China
8,845 km
5,496 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
122°
east southeast

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CTU LIF
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code CTU LIF
ICAO Code ZUUU NWWL
City Chengdu Lifou
Country China New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 1,625 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with New Caledonia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in Chengdu, it's 06:54 in Lifou. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,533 feet between the two airports. Lifou Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lifou (LIF) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 309° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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