Distance From General William J Fox Airfield to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, WJF - NKC Distance

The distance from General William J Fox Airfield (WJF) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 6165 miles or 9921 kilometers or 5354 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 Lancaster ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lancaster and Nouakchott takes around 14 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from General William J Fox Airfield, Lancaster, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 14 hours 10 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 • WJF - NKC

Kilometers		9921 km
Statute Miles		6165 miles
Nautical Miles		5354 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 10 minutes

General William J Fox Airfield to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - WJF to NKC Flight Path

Location of General William J Fox Airfield & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lancaster, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WJF - NKC

Time difference between Lancaster (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 8 Hours ahead of Lancaster.

Location	Local Time
Lancaster (United States)	2025-12-13, 13:19:44 PST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-13, 21:19:44 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

General William J Fox Airfield (WJF / KWJF) Lancaster, United States

Destination

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