Distance From Igloolik Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, YGT - NKC Distance

The distance from Igloolik Airport (YGT) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4455 miles or 7169 kilometers or 3869 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 Igloolik ( Canada ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Igloolik and Nouakchott takes around 10 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Igloolik Airport, Igloolik, Canada to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 10 hours 14 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 • YGT - NKC

Kilometers		7169 km
Statute Miles		4455 miles
Nautical Miles		3869 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 14 minutes

Igloolik Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - YGT to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Igloolik, Canada and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YGT - NKC

Time difference between Igloolik (Canada) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of Igloolik.

Location	Local Time
Igloolik (Canada)	2026-11-01, 00:14:02 CDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-11-01, 05:14:02 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

Igloolik Airport (YGT / CYGT) Igloolik, Canada

Destination

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