AKL to NOU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) is 1,860 km (1,156 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (NOU to AKL).
How far is it from Auckland to Nouméa (La Tontouta)?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport (AKL) and La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) is 1,860 km (1,156 mi, 1,005 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AKL to NOU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NOU is roughly northwest of AKL.
How is the AKL to NOU route written in code?
The pair is written AKL-NOU in IATA codes and NZAA-NWWW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Auckland International Airport is AKL (NZAA), La Tontouta International Airport is NOU (NWWW).
| AKL | NOU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | La Tontouta International Airport |
| ICAO code | NZAA | NWWW |
| Country | New Zealand | New Caledonia |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 52 ft |
| Rank by connections | #154 | #777 |
Both ICAO codes start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 29 ft (9 m) of each other.
Airlines flying AKL to NOU
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | Air New Zealand | ANZ | New Zealand | Active |
| SB | Air Caledonie International | ACI | Aircalin | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Auckland from Nouméa (La Tontouta)?
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) are 1,860 km (1,156 mi, 1,005 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AKL to NOU?
A typical nonstop flight between AKL and NOU takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NOU from AKL?
La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) lies roughly northwest of Auckland International Airport (AKL).
Which airlines fly AKL to NOU?
2 airlines appear on the AKL-NOU route in the open dataset, including Air New Zealand, Air Caledonie International.
Related routes
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Other routes from Nouméa (La Tontouta) (NOU):
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