LIF
Lifou
New Caledonia
10,359 km
6,437 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,359 km
6,437 mi / 5,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LIF YVR
Airport Name Lifou Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LIF YVR
ICAO Code NWWL CYVR
City Lifou Richmond
Country New Caledonia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Vancouver
Elevation 92 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -20.770000, 167.240000 49.190000, -123.180000

Lifou (LIF) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lifou Airport (LIF) in Lifou, New Caledonia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,359 kilometers (6,437 miles / 5,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Canada. 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 01:31 in Lifou, it's 06:31 in Richmond. With a 19-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 Richmond (YVR) to Lifou (LIF) follows a heading of 241° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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