Distance From Bauerfield International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, VLI - NKC Distance

The distance from Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 12152 miles or 19556 kilometers or 10553 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 Port Vila ( Vanuatu ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Port Vila and Nouakchott takes around 27 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bauerfield International Airport, Port Vila, Vanuatu to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 27 hours 56 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 • VLI - NKC

Kilometers		19556 km
Statute Miles		12152 miles
Nautical Miles		10553 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		27 hours 56 minutes

Bauerfield International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - VLI to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Port Vila, Vanuatu and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Port Vila, Vanuatu and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VLI - NKC

Time difference between Port Vila (Vanuatu) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 11 Hours behind Port Vila.

Location	Local Time
Port Vila (Vanuatu)	2026-04-30, 17:06:52 +11
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-04-30, 06:06:52 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

Bauerfield International Airport (VLI / NVVV) Port Vila, Vanuatu

Destination

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