Distance From Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, DIR - NKC Distance

The distance from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3909 miles or 6290 kilometers or 3394 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Dire Dawa ( Ethiopia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dire Dawa and Nouakchott takes around 8 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 8 hours 59 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DIR - NKC

Kilometers		6290 km
Statute Miles		3909 miles
Nautical Miles		3394 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 59 minutes

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - DIR to NKC Flight Path

Location of Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dire Dawa to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Dire Dawa, Ethiopia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DIR - NKC

Time difference between Dire Dawa (Ethiopia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Dire Dawa.

Location	Local Time
Dire Dawa (Ethiopia)	2026-07-30, 17:14:08 EAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-07-30, 14:14:08 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR / HADR) Dire Dawa, Ethiopia

Destination

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC / GQNO) Nouakchott, Mauritania