Distance From Alma Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Alma Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4184 miles or 6734 kilometers or 3634 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 Alva ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alva and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alma Airport, Alva, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 37 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		6734 km
Statute Miles		4184 miles
Nautical Miles		3634 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 37 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Alva, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Alva, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Alva (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 4 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 4 Hours ahead of Alva.

Location	Local Time
Alva (United States)	2026-03-20, 22:20:44 EDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 02:20:44 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

Alma Airport ( / 87FL) Alva, United States

Destination

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