Distance From Drysdale River Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, DRY - NKC Distance

The distance from Drysdale River Airport (DRY) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 9947 miles or 16008 kilometers or 8638 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 Drysdale River ( Australia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Drysdale River and Nouakchott takes around 22 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Drysdale River Airport, Drysdale River, Australia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 22 hours 52 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 • DRY - NKC

Kilometers		16008 km
Statute Miles		9947 miles
Nautical Miles		8638 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 52 minutes

Drysdale River Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - DRY to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Drysdale River, Australia and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Drysdale River, Australia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DRY - NKC

Time difference between Drysdale River (Australia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nouakchott time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes behind Drysdale River.

Location	Local Time
Drysdale River (Australia)	2026-03-16, 07:16:18 ACST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-15, 21:46:18 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

Drysdale River Airport (DRY / YDRD) Drysdale River, Australia

Destination

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