Distance From Asmara International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, ASM - NKC Distance

The distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3623 miles or 5831 kilometers or 3146 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 Asmara ( Eritrea ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Asmara and Nouakchott takes around 8 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Asmara International Airport, Asmara, Eritrea to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 8 hours 19 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 • ASM - NKC

Kilometers		5831 km
Statute Miles		3623 miles
Nautical Miles		3146 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 19 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Asmara, Eritrea and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ASM - NKC

Time difference between Asmara (Eritrea) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Asmara.

Location	Local Time
Asmara (Eritrea)	2026-07-30, 15:59:10 EAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-07-30, 12:59:10 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

Asmara International Airport (ASM / HHAS) Asmara, Eritrea

Destination

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