DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
13,099 km
8,139 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
13,099 km
8,139 mi / 7,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

DXB LIF
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code DXB LIF
ICAO Code OMDB NWWL
City Dubai Lifou
Country United Arab Emirates New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 34 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Dubai (DXB) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 13,099 kilometers (8,139 miles / 7,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 23:39 in Dubai, it's 06:39 in Lifou. With a 7-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 Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 288° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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