Distance From Hulwan Airfield to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Hulwan Airfield () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3066 miles or 4934 kilometers or 2663 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 Helwan ( Egypt ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Helwan and Nouakchott takes around 7 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hulwan Airfield, Helwan, Egypt to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 7 hours 2 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		4934 km
Statute Miles		3066 miles
Nautical Miles		2663 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 2 minutes

Hulwan Airfield to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Helwan, Egypt and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Helwan (Egypt) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Helwan.

Location	Local Time
Helwan (Egypt)	2026-09-12, 10:12:06 EEST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-12, 07:12:06 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

Hulwan Airfield ( / HE15) Helwan, Egypt

Destination

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