Distance From Arorae Island Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, AIS - NKC Distance

The distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 11050 miles or 17783 kilometers or 9596 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 Arorae Island ( Kiribati ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arorae Island and Nouakchott takes around 25 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arorae Island Airport, Arorae Island, Kiribati to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 25 hours 24 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 • AIS - NKC

Kilometers		17783 km
Statute Miles		11050 miles
Nautical Miles		9596 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 24 minutes

Arorae Island Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - AIS to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Arorae Island, Kiribati and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AIS - NKC

Time difference between Arorae Island (Kiribati) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 12 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 12 Hours behind Arorae Island.

Location	Local Time
Arorae Island (Kiribati)	2025-12-16, 22:08:44 +12
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-16, 10:08:44 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

Arorae Island Airport (AIS / NGTR) Arorae Island, Kiribati

Destination

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