LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
16,283 km
10,118 miles
MAN
Manchester
United Kingdom
Distance
16,283 km
10,118 mi / 8,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LIF MAN
Airport Name Lifou Airport Manchester Airport
IATA Code LIF MAN
ICAO Code NWWL EGCC
City Lifou Manchester
Country New Caledonia United Kingdom
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/London
Elevation 92 ft 257 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 53.350000, -2.270000

Lifou (LIF) to Manchester (MAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester, United Kingdom is 16,283 kilometers (10,118 miles / 8,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:46 in Lifou, it's 12:46 in Manchester. With a 11-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 Manchester (MAN) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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