LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
13,121 km
8,153 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
13,121 km
8,153 mi / 7,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
68°
east northeast

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LIF MCO
Airport Name Lifou Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code LIF MCO
ICAO Code NWWL KMCO
City Lifou Orlando
Country New Caledonia United States
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/New_York
Elevation 92 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 28.430000, -81.310000

Lifou (LIF) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 13,121 kilometers (8,153 miles / 7,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Lifou, it's 05:07 in Orlando. With a 16-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 Orlando (MCO) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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