LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
2,394 km
1,488 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
2,394 km
1,488 mi / 1,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
164°
south southeast

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LIF WLG
Airport Name Lifou Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code LIF WLG
ICAO Code NWWL NZWN
City Lifou Wellington
Country New Caledonia New Zealand
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 92 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Lifou (LIF) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 2,394 kilometers (1,488 miles / 1,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 New Zealand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in Lifou, it's 00:57 in Wellington.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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