New Caledonia Flight Guide

The island of New Caledonia is located in the south west Pacific Ocean to the east of Australia. Its capital and largest city is Noumea and the official language is French. The island is actually an overseas territory of France. Sights to see in New Caledonia include the Amédée Lighthouse at Nouméa which is the world's tallest metal lighthouse, Xodre Cliffs on Lifou, Coral reef off Lifou, The famous bandstand of the Place des Cocotiers at Nouméa and the Ouvéa atoll.

The islands are slightly above the Tropic of Capricorn and rainfall is seasonal, dependent on the trade winds.

The main international airport in New Caledonia is the Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport. Qantas operates cheap direct flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith and Brisbane. The average direct flight time from Sydney or Melbourne to Noumea in New Caledonia in a commercial airliner is 3 hours.

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