NOU
Noumea
New Caledonia
1,981 km
1,231 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
1,981 km
1,231 mi / 1,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NOU SYD
Airport Name La Tontouta International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code NOU SYD
ICAO Code NWWW YSSY
City Noumea Sydney
Country New Caledonia Australia
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Australia/Sydney
Elevation 52 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -22.010000, 166.210000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Noumea (NOU) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 1,981 kilometers (1,231 miles / 1,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Caledonia with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:28 in Noumea, it's 20:28 in Sydney.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Noumea (NOU) follows a heading of 52° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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