EBB
Kampala
Uganda
14,592 km
9,067 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
14,592 km
9,067 mi / 7,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Kampala
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EBB LIF
Airport Name Entebbe International Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code EBB LIF
ICAO Code HUEN NWWL
City Kampala Lifou
Country Uganda New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Kampala Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 3,782 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 0.040000, 32.440000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Kampala (EBB) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 14,592 kilometers (9,067 miles / 7,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 Uganda with New Caledonia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:56 in Kampala, it's 00:56 in Lifou. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,690 feet between the two airports. Lifou Airport sits lower than Entebbe International Airport.

The return flight from Lifou (LIF) to Kampala (EBB) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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