LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
2,154 km
1,338 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
2,154 km
1,338 mi / 1,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

LIF SYD
Airport Name Lifou Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code LIF SYD
ICAO Code NWWL YSSY
City Lifou Sydney
Country New Caledonia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Australia/Sydney
Elevation 92 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Lifou (LIF) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 2,154 kilometers (1,338 miles / 1,163 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 04:26 in Lifou, it's 04:26 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 51° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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