Distance From Buhuka Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Buhuka Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3378 miles or 5436 kilometers or 2934 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 Buhuka ( Uganda ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buhuka and Nouakchott takes around 7 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buhuka Airport, Buhuka, Uganda to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 7 hours 45 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		5436 km
Statute Miles		3378 miles
Nautical Miles		2934 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 45 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Buhuka, Uganda and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Buhuka (Uganda) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Buhuka.

Location	Local Time
Buhuka (Uganda)	2026-09-11, 23:46:30 EAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-11, 20:46:30 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

Buhuka Airport ( / ) Buhuka, Uganda

Destination

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