Distance From Khwahan Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, KWH - NKC Distance

The distance from Khwahan Airport (KWH) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5247 miles or 8444 kilometers or 4557 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 Khwahan ( Afghanistan ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Khwahan and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Khwahan Airport, Khwahan, Afghanistan to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 3 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 • KWH - NKC

Kilometers		8444 km
Statute Miles		5247 miles
Nautical Miles		4557 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 3 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Khwahan, Afghanistan and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Khwahan, Afghanistan and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWH - NKC

Time difference between Khwahan (Afghanistan) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nouakchott time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Khwahan.

Location	Local Time
Khwahan (Afghanistan)	2026-01-29, 15:34:15 +0430
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-01-29, 11:04:15 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

Khwahan Airport (KWH / OAHN) Khwahan, Afghanistan

Destination

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