LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
12,883 km
8,005 miles
MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
Distance
12,883 km
8,005 mi / 6,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
225°
southwest

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LIF MPM
Airport Name Lifou Airport Maputo Airport
IATA Code LIF MPM
ICAO Code NWWL FQMA
City Lifou Maputo
Country New Caledonia Mozambique
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Africa/Maputo
Elevation 92 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 -25.920000, 32.570000

Lifou (LIF) to Maputo (MPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique is 12,883 kilometers (8,005 miles / 6,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:05 in Lifou, it's 15:05 in Maputo. With a 9-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 Maputo (MPM) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). 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 Maputo Airport (MPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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