# Distance from Brisbane (BNE) to Lifou (LIF)

> 1,609 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,609 km / 1,000 mi / 869 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 240° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Australia) → New Caledonia
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 19:59 in Brisbane, it's 20:59 in Lifou)
- **Elevation difference**: 79 ft (LIF is higher than BNE)

## Airports

### [Brisbane International Airport (BNE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bne-brisbane-brisbane-international-airport/1ef266e0-0553-6162-83e2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Brisbane, Australia
- ICAO: YBBN
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -27.380000, 153.120000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Lifou Airport (LIF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lif-lifou-lifou-airport/1ef266df-7510-6316-82b8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lifou, New Caledonia
- ICAO: NWWL
- Timezone: Pacific/Noumea
- Coordinates: -20.770000, 167.240000
- Elevation: 92 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 19:59 in Brisbane, it's 20:59 in Lifou.

## Related

- [Brisbane International Airport (BNE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bne-brisbane-brisbane-international-airport/1ef266e0-0553-6162-83e2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lifou Airport (LIF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lif-lifou-lifou-airport/1ef266df-7510-6316-82b8-06bb2780ed98)
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