Distance From Iejima Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, IEJ - NKC Distance

The distance from Iejima Airport (IEJ) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 8489 miles or 13662 kilometers or 7372 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 Ie ( Japan ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ie and Nouakchott takes around 19 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Iejima Airport, Ie, Japan to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 19 hours 31 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 • IEJ - NKC

Kilometers		13662 km
Statute Miles		8489 miles
Nautical Miles		7372 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 31 minutes

Iejima Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - IEJ to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ie, Japan and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IEJ - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Ie (Japan)	2025-12-15, 08:44:34 JST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-14, 23:44:34 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

Iejima Airport (IEJ / RORE) Ie, Japan

Destination

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