FCO
Rome
Italy
16,705 km
10,380 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
16,705 km
10,380 mi / 9,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Rome
Heading
53°
northeast

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FCO LIF
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code FCO LIF
ICAO Code LIRF NWWL
City Rome Lifou
Country Italy New Caledonia
Timezone Europe/Rome Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 15 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Rome (FCO) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 16,705 kilometers (10,380 miles / 9,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Italy 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 11:17 in Rome, it's 21:17 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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 321° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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