Distance From Ellsworth Air Force Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, RCA - NKC Distance

The distance from Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5207 miles or 8379 kilometers or 4522 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 Rapid City ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rapid City and Nouakchott takes around 11 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 11 hours 58 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 • RCA - NKC

Kilometers		8379 km
Statute Miles		5207 miles
Nautical Miles		4522 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 58 minutes

Ellsworth Air Force Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - RCA to NKC Flight Path

Location of Ellsworth Air Force Base & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rapid City to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rapid City, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Rapid City, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCA - NKC

Time difference between Rapid City (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 6 Hours ahead of Rapid City.

Location	Local Time
Rapid City (United States)	2025-12-15, 07:50:08 CST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-15, 13:50:08 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

Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA / KRCA) Rapid City, United States

Destination

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