N'Djamena International Airport is a large airport serving N'Djamena, Chad. Its IATA code is NDJ and its ICAO code is FTTJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 968 ft (295 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Ndjamena time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NDJ
- ICAO code
- FTTJ
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 968 ft (295 m)
- Coordinates
- 12.1337, 15.0340
- Time zone
- Africa/Ndjamena
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,186 ft · 2,800 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to N'Djamena International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MVR Salak Airport | Maroua, Cameroon | 205 km · 127 mi |
| MIU Maiduguri International Airport | Maiduguri, Nigeria | 215 km · 134 mi |
| GOU Garoua International Airport | Garoua, Cameroon | 360 km · 224 mi |
| YOL Yola Airport | Yola, Nigeria | 428 km · 266 mi |
| GMO Gombe Lawanti International Airport | Gombe, Nigeria | 495 km · 308 mi |
| NGE N'Gaoundéré Airport | N'Gaoundéré, Cameroon | 555 km · 345 mi |
| BCU Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International Airport | Bauchi, Nigeria | 605 km · 376 mi |
| ZND Zinder Airport | Zinder, Niger | 681 km · 423 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NDJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 3,504 | 2,177 | 1,892 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,255 | 2,644 | 2,297 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,259 | 2,646 | 2,299 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,471 | 2,778 | 2,414 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,489 | 2,790 | 2,424 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,592 | 2,853 | 2,479 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,651 | 4,133 | 3,591 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,768 | 4,827 | 4,194 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,034 | 5,613 | 4,878 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,863 | 6,129 | 5,326 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,101 | 6,276 | 5,454 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,118 | 6,287 | 5,463 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,993 | 7,452 | 6,476 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,158 | 7,555 | 6,565 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,913 | 8,024 | 6,972 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,967 | 9,300 | 8,082 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.700 |
| INFO | INFO | 128.100 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of N'Djamena International Airport?
The IATA code of N'Djamena International Airport is NDJ and its ICAO code is FTTJ.
Where is N'Djamena International Airport located?
N'Djamena International Airport is in N'Djamena, N'Djamena, Chad, at 12.1337, 15.0340.
What time zone is N'Djamena International Airport in?
N'Djamena International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Ndjamena. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at N'Djamena International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 9,186 ft (2,800 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to N'Djamena International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Salak Airport (MVR), about 205 km (127 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.