LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
2,859 km
1,777 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
2,859 km
1,777 mi / 1,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
224°
southwest

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LIF MEL
Airport Name Lifou Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code LIF MEL
ICAO Code NWWL YMML
City Lifou Melbourne
Country New Caledonia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 92 ft 434 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Lifou (LIF) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 2,859 kilometers (1,777 miles / 1,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Caledonia with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:05 in Lifou, it's 21:05 in Melbourne.

The return flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 55° (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 Melbourne International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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