Distance From Kafa Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Kafa Airstrip () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 10836 miles or 17438 kilometers or 9410 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 Kafa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kafa and Nouakchott takes around 24 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kafa Airstrip, Kafa, Papua New Guinea to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 24 hours 54 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		17438 km
Statute Miles		10836 miles
Nautical Miles		9410 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 54 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Kafa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-10-24, 18:42:26 +10
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-10-24, 08:42:26 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

Kafa Airstrip ( / AYKF) Kafa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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