Distance From Candelaria Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Candelaria Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5517 miles or 8879 kilometers or 4791 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 Candelaria ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Candelaria and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Candelaria Airport, Candelaria, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 41 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		8879 km
Statute Miles		5517 miles
Nautical Miles		4791 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Candelaria, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Candelaria (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 7 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 7 Hours ahead of Candelaria.

Location	Local Time
Candelaria (United States)	2026-03-20, 23:57:51 MST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 06:57:51 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

Candelaria Airport ( / XA95) Candelaria, United States

Destination

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