Distance From Faaite Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, FAC - NKC Distance

The distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 9109 miles or 14659 kilometers or 7910 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 Faaite ( French Polynesia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Faaite and Nouakchott takes around 20 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Faaite Airport, Faaite, French Polynesia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 20 hours 56 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 • FAC - NKC

Kilometers		14659 km
Statute Miles		9109 miles
Nautical Miles		7910 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 56 minutes

Faaite Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - FAC to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Faaite, French Polynesia and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Faaite, French Polynesia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FAC - NKC

Time difference between Faaite (French Polynesia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 10 Hours ahead of Faaite.

Location	Local Time
Faaite (French Polynesia)	2026-09-11, 18:13:42 -10
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-12, 04:13:42 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

Faaite Airport (FAC / NTKF) Faaite, French Polynesia

Destination

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