Distance From Kapal Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, KPL - NKC Distance

The distance from Kapal Airport (KPL) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 10865 miles or 17485 kilometers or 9435 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 Kapal ( Papua New Guinea ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kapal and Nouakchott takes around 24 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kapal Airport, Kapal, Papua New Guinea to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 24 hours 58 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 • KPL - NKC

Kilometers		17485 km
Statute Miles		10865 miles
Nautical Miles		9435 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 58 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KPL - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Kapal (Papua New Guinea)	2026-10-24, 22:35:31 +10
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-10-24, 12:35:31 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

Kapal Airport (KPL / ) Kapal, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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