LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
11,127 km
6,914 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
11,127 km
6,914 mi / 6,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LIF MEX
Airport Name Lifou Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code LIF MEX
ICAO Code NWWL MMMX
City Lifou Mexico City
Country New Caledonia Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Mexico_City
Elevation 92 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 19.440000, -99.070000

Lifou (LIF) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 11,127 kilometers (6,914 miles / 6,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Mexico. 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 07:42 in Lifou, it's 14:42 in Mexico City. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,224 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Lifou Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Lifou Airport (LIF) and Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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