Distance From Danmarkshavn Landing Strip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Danmarkshavn Landing Strip () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4040 miles or 6502 kilometers or 3509 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 Danmarkshavn ( Greenland ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Danmarkshavn and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Danmarkshavn Landing Strip, Danmarkshavn, Greenland to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 17 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		6502 km
Statute Miles		4040 miles
Nautical Miles		3509 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 17 minutes

Danmarkshavn Landing Strip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Danmarkshavn Landing Strip & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Danmarkshavn, Greenland and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Danmarkshavn (Greenland) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Danmarkshavn (Greenland)	2026-09-13, 03:30:20 GMT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-13, 03:30:20 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

Danmarkshavn Landing Strip ( / BGDH) Danmarkshavn, Greenland

Destination

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