Distance From Cairo West Air Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Cairo West Air Base () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3043 miles or 4897 kilometers or 2643 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 Cairo ( Egypt ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairo and Nouakchott takes around 6 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cairo West Air Base, Cairo, Egypt to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 6 hours 59 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		4897 km
Statute Miles		3043 miles
Nautical Miles		2643 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 59 minutes

Cairo West Air Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Cairo, Egypt and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Cairo (Egypt) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Cairo.

Location	Local Time
Cairo (Egypt)	2026-08-26, 19:59:34 EEST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-08-26, 16:59:34 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

Cairo West Air Base ( / HECW) Cairo, Egypt

Destination

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