Distance From Edwin G. Bennett Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Edwin G. Bennett Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4562 miles or 7342 kilometers or 3962 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 Sheffield ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sheffield and Nouakchott takes around 10 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edwin G. Bennett Airport, Sheffield, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 10 hours 29 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		7342 km
Statute Miles		4562 miles
Nautical Miles		3962 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 29 minutes

Edwin G. Bennett Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Sheffield (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of Sheffield.

Location	Local Time
Sheffield (United States)	2026-08-02, 20:04:57 CDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-08-03, 01:04:57 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

Edwin G. Bennett Airport ( / 1LL7) Sheffield, United States

Destination

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