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Chad · N’Djaména

N'Djamena: how to get there and around

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N'Djamena is the capital of Chad (N’Djaména), 299 m (981 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population1.4 million
Elevation299 m (981 ft)
Area100 km²
Time zoneAfrica/Ndjamena (UTC+1 now)
CurrencyFranc (XAF)
Dialling code+235
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Schuko, Type E
UN/LOCODETDNDJ
Coordinates12.107, 15.044
N'Djamena

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Daylight in N'Djamena runs from about 11 h 27 min a day in late December to 12 h 53 min in late June (computed for 12.11° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

N'Djamena is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Twin towns and sister cities: Toulouse, Stupino, Istanbul.

Common questions

Which airport serves N'Djamena?

N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre.

How big is N'Djamena?

About 1.4 million people live in N'Djamena, across 100 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is N'Djamena in?

Africa/Ndjamena, currently UTC+1.

What currency is used in N'Djamena?

The Franc (XAF). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near N'Djamena?

Maiduguri (207 km), Maroua (186 km), Mubi (282 km), Kousséri (4 km), Bama (161 km).

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.