Distance From Elk River Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Elk River Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5767 miles or 9281 kilometers or 5008 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 Elk River ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elk River and Nouakchott takes around 13 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elk River Airport, Elk River, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 13 hours 15 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		9281 km
Statute Miles		5767 miles
Nautical Miles		5008 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 15 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Elk River, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Elk River (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 7 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 7 Hours ahead of Elk River.

Location	Local Time
Elk River (United States)	2026-11-08, 21:14:34 MST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-11-09, 04:14:34 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

Elk River Airport ( / ID85) Elk River, United States

Destination

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