Suva to Nouméa flights
Nouméa lies 1,331 km (827 mi) west of Suva, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 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.
| Suva | Nouméa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Fiji | New Caledonia |
| Population | 77,366 | 93,060 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+12 (Pacific/Fiji) | UTC+11 (Pacific/Noumea) |
| Nearest large airport | SUV, 18 km out | NOU, 38 km out |
Clocks in Nouméa are 1 h behind Suva right now, so a 2 h 27 min journey lands only 1 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nouméa
Crossing from Fiji into New Caledonia: money changes from the Dollar to the Franc (XPF); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +687; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Suva
Suva is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nausori International Airport (SUV), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,047 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Nouméa
Nouméa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is La Tontouta International Airport (NOU), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 10,663-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nouméa Magenta Airport (GEA, 3 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Tontouta International Airport | NOU | 38 km (24 mi) | 10,663 ft | 52 ft |
| Nouméa Magenta Airport (regional) | GEA | 3 km (2 mi) | 4,101 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nouméa from Suva?
1,331 km (827 mi) in a straight line, west of Suva.
How long does it take to get from Suva to Nouméa by air?
About 2 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Suva and Nouméa?
Nouméa is 1 h behind at the moment (Pacific/Noumea against Pacific/Fiji).
Which airports are used for Suva to Nouméa flights?
Typically Nausori International Airport (SUV) to La Tontouta International Airport (NOU); Nouméa also has GEA.
What currency do I need in Nouméa?
The Franc (XPF).
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.