LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
15,582 km
9,682 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
15,582 km
9,682 mi / 8,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
316°
northwest

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LIF OTP
Airport Name Lifou Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code LIF OTP
ICAO Code NWWL LROP
City Lifou Bucharest
Country New Caledonia Romania
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 92 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 44.570000, 26.100000

Lifou (LIF) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 15,582 kilometers (9,682 miles / 8,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Romania. 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 19:54 in Lifou, it's 10:54 in Bucharest. 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 Bucharest (OTP) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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