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Flights between Noumea (NOU) and Sydney (SYD)

La Tontouta International Airport, New CaledoniaSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Australia

A direct route between Noumea and Sydney appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Qantas (QF)SB
Distance
1,981 km
1,231 miles
Est. flight time
2h 59m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in New Caledonia

Jan
26°
29/23
110mm
Feb
27°
30/23
120mm
Mar
26°
29/23
130mm
Apr
25°
28/22
110mm
May
23°
26/20
90mm
Jun
21°
24/18
80mm
Jul
20°
23/17
60mm
Aug
20°
23/17
55mm
Sep
21°
24/18
45mm
Oct
23°
26/20
55mm
Nov
24°
27/21
60mm
Dec
25°
28/22
80mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Australia

Jan
29°
34/24
80mm
Feb
29°
34/24
70mm
Mar
27°
32/22
60mm
Apr
24°
29/19
50mm
May
21°
26/16
70mm
Jun
18°
23/13
80mm
Jul
17°
22/12
90mm
Aug
19°
24/14
90mm
Sep
22°
27/17
70mm
Oct
25°
30/20
75mm
Nov
27°
32/22
80mm
Dec
28°
33/23
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Australia: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)

Common questions

How far is Noumea from Sydney?

Noumea (NOU) and Sydney (SYD) are around 1,981 km (1,231 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 59m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the NOU–SYD route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Qantas, SB. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Noumea and Sydney?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Australia?

Across Australia, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 29°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Australia?

The UK FCDO currently rates Australia as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.