Nouméa: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Nouméa is the capital of New Caledonia (South Province), 26 m (85 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is La Tontouta International Airport (NOU), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Nouméa runs from about 10 h 49 min a day in late June to 13 h 32 min in late December (computed for -22.27° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
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).
Flights to Nouméa: every airport, routes and times
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Common questions
Which airport serves Nouméa?
La Tontouta International Airport (NOU), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Nouméa?
About 93,060 people live in Nouméa (GeoNames).
What time zone is Nouméa in?
Pacific/Noumea, currently UTC+11.
What currency is used in Nouméa?
The Franc (XPF). Traffic drives on the right.
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.