LAD
Luanda
Angola
15,665 km
9,734 miles
LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
Distance
15,665 km
9,734 mi / 8,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

LAD LIF
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Lifou Airport
IATA Code LAD LIF
ICAO Code FNLU NWWL
City Luanda Lifou
Country Angola New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Luanda Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 243 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 -20.770000, 167.240000

Luanda (LAD) to Lifou (LIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia is 15,665 kilometers (9,734 miles / 8,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Angola 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 12:50 in Luanda, it's 22:50 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 Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 223° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Lifou Airport (LIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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