Distance From Altiport de Vaugellaz to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Altiport de Vaugellaz () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 2291 miles or 3686 kilometers or 1989 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 Les Chapelles ( France ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Les Chapelles and Nouakchott takes around 5 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Altiport de Vaugellaz, Les Chapelles, France to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 5 hours 15 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		3686 km
Statute Miles		2291 miles
Nautical Miles		1989 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 15 minutes

Altiport de Vaugellaz to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Altiport de Vaugellaz & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Les Chapelles to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Les Chapelles, France and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Les Chapelles (France)	2026-03-21, 07:43:22 CET
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 06:43:22 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

Altiport de Vaugellaz ( / ) Les Chapelles, France

Destination

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