Distance From April River Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, APR - NKC Distance

The distance from April River Airport (APR) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 10707 miles or 17231 kilometers or 9298 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 April River ( Papua New Guinea ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between April River and Nouakchott takes around 24 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from April River Airport, April River, Papua New Guinea to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 24 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 • APR - NKC

Kilometers		17231 km
Statute Miles		10707 miles
Nautical Miles		9298 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 36 minutes

April River Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - APR to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between April River, Papua New Guinea and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between April River, Papua New Guinea and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • APR - NKC

Time difference between April River (Papua New Guinea) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 10 Hours behind April River.

Location	Local Time
April River (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-21, 11:44:21 +10
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 01:44:21 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

April River Airport (APR / AYPE) April River, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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