Distance From Buds Ferry Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Buds Ferry Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3901 miles or 6278 kilometers or 3388 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 Indian Head ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Indian Head and Nouakchott takes around 8 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buds Ferry Airport, Indian Head, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 8 hours 58 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		6278 km
Statute Miles		3901 miles
Nautical Miles		3388 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 58 minutes

Buds Ferry Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Indian Head, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Indian Head, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Indian Head (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of Indian Head.

Location	Local Time
Indian Head (United States)	2025-12-16, 13:35:06 EST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-16, 18:35:06 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

Buds Ferry Airport ( / MD39) Indian Head, United States

Destination

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