DEL
New Delhi
India
11,106 km
6,901 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
11,106 km
6,901 mi / 5,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
108°
east southeast

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DEL LIF
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code DEL LIF
ICAO Code VIDP NWWL
City New Delhi Lifou
Country India New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 777 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -20.770000, 167.240000

New Delhi (DEL) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 11,106 kilometers (6,901 miles / 5,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 India 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 17:05 in New Delhi, it's 22:35 in Lifou. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lifou (LIF) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 297° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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