Distance From Basikuna Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Basikuna Airstrip () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 11443 miles or 18415 kilometers or 9937 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 Basikuna ( Papua New Guinea ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Basikuna and Nouakchott takes around 26 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Basikuna Airstrip, Basikuna, Papua New Guinea to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 26 hours 18 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		18415 km
Statute Miles		11443 miles
Nautical Miles		9937 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 18 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Basikuna (Papua New Guinea) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 11 Hours behind Basikuna.

Location	Local Time
Basikuna (Papua New Guinea)	2026-08-26, 08:44:15 +11
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-08-25, 21:44:15 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

Basikuna Airstrip ( / ) Basikuna, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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