Distance From Catapilco Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Catapilco Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5070 miles or 8158 kilometers or 4403 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 Zapallar ( Chile ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zapallar and Nouakchott takes around 11 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Catapilco Airport, Zapallar, Chile to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 11 hours 39 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		8158 km
Statute Miles		5070 miles
Nautical Miles		4403 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 39 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zapallar, Chile and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Zapallar, Chile and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Zapallar (Chile) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 4 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 4 Hours ahead of Zapallar.

Location	Local Time
Zapallar (Chile)	2026-06-19, 22:24:16 -04
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-20, 02:24:16 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

Catapilco Airport ( / SCCP) Zapallar, Chile

Destination

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