# Distance from Lifou (LIF) to Wellington (WLG)

> 2,394 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,394 km / 1,488 mi / 1,293 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 164° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 340° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (New Caledonia) → New Zealand
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 14:38 in Lifou, it's 15:38 in Wellington)
- **Elevation difference**: 51 ft (WLG is lower than LIF)

## Airports

### [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

### [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wellington, New Zealand
- ICAO: NZWN
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- Coordinates: -41.330000, 174.800000
- Elevation: 41 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 14:38 in Lifou, it's 15:38 in Wellington.

## Related

- [Lifou Airport (LIF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lif-lifou-lifou-airport/1ef266df-7510-6316-82b8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wellington International Airport (WLG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wlg-wellington-wellington-international-airport/1ef266df-7837-65e4-b135-06bb2780ed98)
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