Distance From Hong Kong International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, HKG - NKC Distance

The distance from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 8040 miles or 12938 kilometers or 6982 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 Islands ( Hong Kong ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Islands and Nouakchott takes around 18 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hong Kong International Airport, Islands, Hong Kong to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 18 hours 28 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 • HKG - NKC

Kilometers		12938 km
Statute Miles		8040 miles
Nautical Miles		6982 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 28 minutes

Hong Kong International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - HKG to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Islands, Hong Kong and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Islands, Hong Kong and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HKG - NKC

Time difference between Islands (Hong Kong) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 8 Hours behind Islands.

Location	Local Time
Islands (Hong Kong)	2026-09-19, 03:17:44 HKT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-18, 19:17:44 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

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG / VHHH) Islands, Hong Kong

Destination

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