LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
15,479 km
9,618 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
15,479 km
9,618 mi / 8,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
329°
north northwest

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LIF WAW
Airport Name Lifou Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code LIF WAW
ICAO Code NWWL EPWA
City Lifou Warsaw
Country New Caledonia Poland
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 92 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 52.170000, 20.970000

Lifou (LIF) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 15,479 kilometers (9,618 miles / 8,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Poland. 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 07:42 in Lifou, it's 21:42 in Warsaw. With a 10-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 Warsaw (WAW) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 53° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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