HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
8,143 km
5,060 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
8,143 km
5,060 mi / 4,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

HAN LIF
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code HAN LIF
ICAO Code VVNB NWWL
City Hanoi Lifou
Country Vietnam New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 39 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Hanoi (HAN) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 8,143 kilometers (5,060 miles / 4,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Vietnam 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 Hanoi, it's 21:05 in Lifou. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lifou (LIF) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 301° (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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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