Distance From Aérodrome de Lyon - Corbas to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Aérodrome de Lyon - Corbas () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 2236 miles or 3599 kilometers or 1942 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 Lyon ( France ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lyon and Nouakchott takes around 5 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aérodrome de Lyon - Corbas, Lyon, France to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 5 hours 8 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 • - NKC

Kilometers		3599 km
Statute Miles		2236 miles
Nautical Miles		1942 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 8 minutes

Aérodrome de Lyon - Corbas to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Aérodrome de Lyon - Corbas & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lyon, France and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Lyon (France) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 1 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 1 Hours behind Lyon.

Location	Local Time
Lyon (France)	2025-12-16, 20:28:18 CET
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-16, 19:28:18 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

Aérodrome de Lyon - Corbas ( / LFHJ) Lyon, France

Destination

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