Distance From El Fasher Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, ELF - NKC Distance

The distance from El Fasher Airport (ELF) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 2757 miles or 4437 kilometers or 2394 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 El Fasher ( Sudan ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between El Fasher and Nouakchott takes around 6 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Fasher Airport, El Fasher, Sudan to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 6 hours 20 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 • ELF - NKC

Kilometers		4437 km
Statute Miles		2757 miles
Nautical Miles		2394 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 20 minutes

El Fasher Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - ELF to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between El Fasher, Sudan and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELF - NKC

Time difference between El Fasher (Sudan) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours behind El Fasher.

Location	Local Time
El Fasher (Sudan)	2025-12-15, 07:01:40 CAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-15, 05:01:40 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

El Fasher Airport (ELF / HSFS) El Fasher, Sudan

Destination

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