Distance From Iturup Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, ITU - NKC Distance

The distance from Iturup Airport (ITU) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 7930 miles or 12762 kilometers or 6887 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 Kurilsk ( Russia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kurilsk and Nouakchott takes around 18 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Iturup Airport, Kurilsk, Russia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 18 hours 13 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 • ITU - NKC

Kilometers		12762 km
Statute Miles		7930 miles
Nautical Miles		6887 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 13 minutes

Iturup Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - ITU to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kurilsk, Russia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ITU - NKC

Time difference between Kurilsk (Russia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 11 Hours behind Kurilsk.

Location	Local Time
Kurilsk (Russia)	2026-08-04, 07:43:19 +11
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-08-03, 20:43:19 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

Iturup Airport (ITU / UHSI) Kurilsk, Russia

Destination

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