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La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)
La Tontouta International Airport is an international airport serving Nouméa (La Tontouta) (Province Sud), New Caledonia. Its IATA code is NOU and its ICAO code is NWWW. It has one runway, 3,250 m long.
- IATANOU
- ICAONWWW
- This airport
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Airport facts
- IATA code
- NOU
- ICAO code
- NWWW
- City
- Nouméa (La Tontouta)
- Region / province
- Province Sud
- Country / territory
- New Caledonia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 22.0146° S, 166.2130° E
- Elevation
- 16 m (52 ft)
- Time zone
- Pacific/Noumea (UTC+11:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,250 m (10,663 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,250 m10,663 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,604 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h
Hanoi (HAN)
8,126 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,448 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| INFO | 128.200 MHz |
| MISC | 118.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from La Tontouta International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Nouméa (La Tontouta) through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in New Caledonia
La Tontouta International Airport is the only airport in New Caledonia in our directory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of La Tontouta International Airport?
The IATA code of La Tontouta International Airport is NOU and its ICAO code is NWWW. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is La Tontouta International Airport located?
La Tontouta International Airport is in Nouméa (La Tontouta), Province Sud, New Caledonia, at coordinates 22.0146° S, 166.2130° E and an elevation of 16 m (52 ft).
How far is La Tontouta International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from La Tontouta International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,448 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,126 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,604 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 9 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at La Tontouta International Airport?
The longest runway at La Tontouta International Airport is 3,250 m (10,663 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from La Tontouta International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.