Distance From Higashidori Heliport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Higashidori Heliport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 8070 miles or 12988 kilometers or 7008 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 Higashidori ( Japan ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Higashidori and Nouakchott takes around 18 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Higashidori Heliport, Higashidori, Japan to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 18 hours 33 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		12988 km
Statute Miles		8070 miles
Nautical Miles		7008 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 33 minutes

Higashidori Heliport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Higashidori Heliport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Higashidori, Japan and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Higashidori (Japan) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 9 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 9 Hours behind Higashidori.

Location	Local Time
Higashidori (Japan)	2026-11-01, 11:58:55 JST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-11-01, 02:58:55 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

Higashidori Heliport ( / ) Higashidori, Japan

Destination

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