Distance From Guanacaste Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, LIR - NKC Distance

The distance from Guanacaste Airport (LIR) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4661 miles or 7501 kilometers or 4048 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 Liberia ( Costa Rica ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Liberia and Nouakchott takes around 10 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guanacaste Airport, Liberia, Costa Rica to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 10 hours 42 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 • LIR - NKC

Kilometers		7501 km
Statute Miles		4661 miles
Nautical Miles		4048 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 42 minutes

Guanacaste Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - LIR to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Liberia, Costa Rica and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Liberia, Costa Rica and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIR - NKC

Time difference between Liberia (Costa Rica) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 6 Hours ahead of Liberia.

Location	Local Time
Liberia (Costa Rica)	2026-09-11, 04:04:08 CST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-11, 10:04:08 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

Guanacaste Airport (LIR / MRLB) Liberia, Costa Rica

Destination

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