Distance From Guiana Space Centre West Heliport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Guiana Space Centre West Heliport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 2638 miles or 4244 kilometers or 2291 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 Kourou ( French Guiana ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kourou and Nouakchott takes around 6 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guiana Space Centre West Heliport, Kourou, French Guiana to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 6 hours 3 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		4244 km
Statute Miles		2638 miles
Nautical Miles		2291 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 3 minutes

Guiana Space Centre West Heliport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Guiana Space Centre West Heliport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kourou to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kourou, French Guiana and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Kourou, French Guiana and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Kourou (French Guiana) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours ahead of Kourou.

Location	Local Time
Kourou (French Guiana)	2026-10-28, 18:11:15 -03
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-10-28, 21:11:15 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

Guiana Space Centre West Heliport ( / ) Kourou, French Guiana

Destination

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