Distance From Jaco Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Jaco Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4616 miles or 7428 kilometers or 4008 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 Jaco ( Costa Rica ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jaco and Nouakchott takes around 10 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jaco Airport, Jaco, Costa Rica to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 10 hours 36 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		7428 km
Statute Miles		4616 miles
Nautical Miles		4008 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 36 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Jaco, Costa Rica and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Jaco, Costa Rica and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Jaco (Costa Rica) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 6 Hours ahead of Jaco.

Location	Local Time
Jaco (Costa Rica)	2026-05-03, 17:00:30 CST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-05-03, 23:00:30 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

Jaco Airport ( / MRJO) Jaco, Costa Rica

Destination

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