Distance From Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, CCK - NKC Distance

The distance from Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport (CCK) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 7961 miles or 12811 kilometers or 6913 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 West Island ( Cocos (Keeling) Islands ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Island and Nouakchott takes around 18 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport, West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 18 hours 18 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 • CCK - NKC

Kilometers		12811 km
Statute Miles		7961 miles
Nautical Miles		6913 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 18 minutes

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - CCK to NKC Flight Path

Location of Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view West Island to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CCK - NKC

Time difference between West Island (Cocos (Keeling) Islands) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nouakchott time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind West Island.

Location	Local Time
West Island (Cocos (Keeling) Islands)	2026-07-27, 11:45:21 +0630
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-07-27, 05:15:21 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

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport (CCK / YPCC) West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Destination

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