La Tontouta International Airport
Noumea · New CaledoniaICAO NWWW
La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) is an airport serving Noumea, New Caledonia, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 22° 0' 52.6" S, 166° 12' 46.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. With 9 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Noumea (GMT+11).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from NOU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKL | Auckland, New Zealand | 1,153 mi | 2h 51m | medium-haul | 290 kg | View |
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 902 mi | 2h 12m | short-haul | 370 kg | View |
| SYD | Sydney, Australia | 1,230 mi | 2h 60m | medium-haul | 309 kg | View |
| VLI | Port-vila, Vanuatu | 327 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 134 kg | View |
| KIX | Osaka, Japan | 4,383 mi | 9h 8m | long-haul | 1058 kg | View |
| NAN | Nandi, Fiji | 787 mi | 1h 59m | short-haul | 323 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 4,319 mi | 9h 1m | long-haul | 1043 kg | View |
| PPT | Papeete, French Polynesia | 2,883 mi | 6h 18m | long-haul | 696 kg | View |
| WLS | Wallis, Wallis and Futuna | 1,306 mi | 3h 8m | medium-haul | 328 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at NOU
4 active airlines serving La Tontouta International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to La Tontouta International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouméa Magenta Airport | GEA | Noumea | New Caledonia | 38 km |
| Ouvéa Airport | UVE | Ouvea | New Caledonia | 157 km |
| Île des Pins Airport | ILP | Île des Pins | New Caledonia | 143 km |
| Touho Airport | TOU | Touho | New Caledonia | 168 km |
| Lifou Airport | LIF | Lifou | New Caledonia | 174 km |
| Koné Airport | KNQ | Kone | New Caledonia | 178 km |
| Maré Airport | MEE | Mare | New Caledonia | 198 km |
| Tiga Airport | TGJ | Tiga | New Caledonia | 194 km |
Other Airports in New Caledonia
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 22° 0' 52.6" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 166° 12' 46.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -22.014601
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 166.212997
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Noumea
- UTC Offset
- GMT+11
- Current Local Time
- 05:33 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 52 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 16 m
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