Distance From Al Wigh Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Al Wigh Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 2002 miles or 3222 kilometers or 1739 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 Al Wigh ( Libya ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Wigh and Nouakchott takes around 4 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Al Wigh Airport, Al Wigh, Libya to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 4 hours 36 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		3222 km
Statute Miles		2002 miles
Nautical Miles		1739 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 36 minutes

Al Wigh Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Al Wigh Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Al Wigh to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Al Wigh, Libya and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Al Wigh (Libya) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours behind Al Wigh.

Location	Local Time
Al Wigh (Libya)	2026-06-19, 05:53:04 EET
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-19, 03:53:04 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

Al Wigh Airport ( / HL57) Al Wigh, Libya

Destination

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