DUS
Dusseldorf
Germany
16,220 km
10,079 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
16,220 km
10,079 mi / 8,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
34°
northeast

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DUS LIF
Airport Name Dusseldorf International Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code DUS LIF
ICAO Code EDDL NWWL
City Dusseldorf Lifou
Country Germany New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 147 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 51.290000, 6.770000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Dusseldorf (DUS) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf, Germany to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 16,220 kilometers (10,079 miles / 8,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Germany 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 14:58 in Dusseldorf, it's 00:58 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 Dusseldorf (DUS) 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 Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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