Distance From Iokea Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, IOK - NKC Distance

The distance from Iokea Airport (IOK) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 11063 miles or 17803 kilometers or 9607 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 Iokea ( Papua New Guinea ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Iokea and Nouakchott takes around 25 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Iokea Airport, Iokea, Papua New Guinea to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 25 hours 25 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 • IOK - NKC

Kilometers		17803 km
Statute Miles		11063 miles
Nautical Miles		9607 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 25 minutes

Iokea Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - IOK to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Iokea, Papua New Guinea and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Iokea, Papua New Guinea and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IOK - NKC

Time difference between Iokea (Papua New Guinea) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 10 Hours behind Iokea.

Location	Local Time
Iokea (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-03, 20:02:40 +10
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-05-03, 10:02:40 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

Iokea Airport (IOK / ) Iokea, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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