Pointe-Noire to Libreville flights
Libreville lies 634 km (394 mi) north-west of Pointe-Noire, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Pointe-Noire | Libreville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Republic of the Congo | Gabon |
| Population | 1 million | 846,090 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Brazzaville) | UTC+1 (Africa/Libreville) |
| Nearest large airport | PNR, 5 km out | LBV, 9 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Libreville
Crossing from Republic of the Congo into Gabon: sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +241; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648870.
Airports at each end
Leaving Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cabinda Airport (CAB, 98 km).
Arriving in Libreville
Libreville is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,844 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Corisco International Airport (OCS, 59 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | LBV | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,844 ft | 39 ft |
| Corisco International Airport | OCS | 59 km (37 mi) | 10,220 ft | 55 ft |
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Staying in Libreville
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Common questions
How far is Libreville from Pointe-Noire?
634 km (394 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Pointe-Noire.
How long does it take to get from Pointe-Noire to Libreville by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pointe-Noire and Libreville?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Pointe-Noire to Libreville flights?
Typically Antonio Agostinho-Neto International Airport (PNR) to Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport (LBV); Libreville also has OCS.
What currency do I need in Libreville?
The Franc (XAF).
Where can I stay in Libreville?
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Libreville, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.