Updated: January 11, 2026
New Caledonia Oceania

Nouméa Airport (NOU)

Nouméa La Tontouta International Airport averages 4 flights per day to 9 destinations, with 0 domestic and 9 international routes. A total of 3 airlines operate at NOU, led by Aircalin. This airport provides direct service to 8 countries across two continents, with Australia representing its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Nouméa connects to Bangkok, with a typical flight time of 8 hrs 45 mins.

IATA
NOU
ICAO
NWWW
Elevation
52 ft (16 m) MSL
Local Time
Pacific/Noumea (UTC+11:00)
Destinations
9 (0 domestic · 9 international)
Flights per day
4 (0 domestic · 4 international)
Busiest Route
Brisbane (1/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Bangkok 8 hrs 45 mins
Shortest Flight
Port Vila 1 hr 25 mins
Top Airline
Aircalin (9 routes)
Top Country
Australia (2 flights/day)
Longest Runway
10,673 ft / 3,253 m

Weather in Nouméa

9 Destinations from Nouméa Airport (NOU)

This week, 9 active routes depart from Nouméa International Airport. The busiest route connects Nouméa with Brisbane and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Bangkok, and the shortest flight is to Port Vila.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
1 Brisbane NOU → BNE
2 hrs 35 mins
 Aircalin, Qantas2
1 Sydney NOU → SYD
4 hrs 5 mins
 Aircalin, Qantas2
4/week Auckland NOU → AKL
3 hrs 10 mins
 Air New Zealand, Aircalin2
4/week Singapore NOU → SIN
8 hrs 45 mins
 Aircalin1
3/week Bangkok NOU → BKK
8 hrs 45 mins
 Aircalin1
2/week Nadi NOU → NAN
2 hrs 35 mins
 Aircalin1
2/week Wallis Island NOU → WLS
3 hrs 10 mins
 Aircalin1
1/week Papeete NOU → PPT
6 hrs
 Aircalin1
1/week Port Vila NOU → VLI
1 hr 25 mins
 Aircalin1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Nouméa International Airport is served by 3 airlines, with Aircalin in the lead at 75% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 100% of routes. 1 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 3 airlines operate international routes, compared with 0 serving domestic routes. Aircalin is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Bangkok with a flight time of 8 hrs 45 mins.

  • Aircalin9 routes
  • Qantas2 routes
  • Air New Zealand1 route

Nouméa International Airport provides direct service to 8 countries across two continents. The route network is 0% domestic and 100% international, with Auckland, New Zealand serving as the primary international destination.

  • Australia2/day
  • New Zealand4/week
  • Singapore4/week
  • Thailand3/week
  • Fiji2/week
  • Wallis & Futuna2/week
  • French Polynesia1/week
  • Vanuatu1/week

Global Rankings of Nouméa Airport (NOU)

This snapshot shows how Nouméa Airport (NOU) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Nouméa Airport (NOU)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
11 10,673 ft · 3,253 m 144 ft · 44 m Asphalt
29 10,673 ft · 3,253 m 144 ft · 44 m Asphalt

8 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,673 ft / 3,253 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Nouméa International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m