LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
10,763 km
6,688 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
10,763 km
6,688 mi / 5,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LIF SLC
Airport Name Lifou Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code LIF SLC
ICAO Code NWWL KSLC
City Lifou Salt Lake City
Country New Caledonia United States
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Denver
Elevation 92 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 40.790000, -111.980000

Lifou (LIF) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 10,763 kilometers (6,688 miles / 5,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 02:45 in Lifou, it's 08:45 in Salt Lake City. With a 18-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 4,139 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Lifou Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 248° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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