Sydney (Mascot) to Nouméa (La Tontouta) (SYD–NOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
QF91
QF Qant
73H
8:55 AM
AEDT T1
11:45 AM
+11
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SB141
SB Aircalin
32N
1:05 PM
AEDT T1
3:50 PM
+11
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SB140
SB Aircalin
32N
8:35 AM
+11
11:50 AM
AEDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sydney (Mascot) to Nouméa (La Tontouta)
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,231 mi 2h 45m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

SYD–NOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Aircalin and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 1,231 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–NOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SB Aircalin 4 32N 2h45
QF Qantas 3 73H 2h50 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – SB
73H Boeing 737-800 – QF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SB (4 flights/wk, 57%)
Oneworld: QF (3 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SYD to NOU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to NOU.
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One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
158
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nouméa (La Tontouta) is 0 hours the same as Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEDT · NOU: +11

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 6:00 PM in Nouméa (La Tontouta).
Distance & Flight Time
1,231 mi / 1,981 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

SYD–NOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Nouméa (La Tontouta) route.
Route details
Distance1,231 mi / 1,981 km
Flight time2h 45m to 2h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 4 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: NOU
IATA / ICAONOU / NWWW
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Elevation52 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to NOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to La Tontouta International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,231 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Aircalin.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SYD to NOU. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAN, BNE, AKL, HNL, BKK and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NOU to SYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SYD to NOU

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Aircalin. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SYD to NOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to NOU ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,231 miles (1,981 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via NAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.