Distance From Kilwa Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, KIY - NKC Distance

The distance from Kilwa Airport (KIY) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4224 miles or 6797 kilometers or 3668 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 Kilwa Masoko ( Tanzania ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kilwa Masoko and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kilwa Airport, Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 42 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 • KIY - NKC

Kilometers		6797 km
Statute Miles		4224 miles
Nautical Miles		3668 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 42 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIY - NKC

Time difference between Kilwa Masoko (Tanzania) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Kilwa Masoko.

Location	Local Time
Kilwa Masoko (Tanzania)	2026-10-28, 21:43:29 EAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-10-28, 18:43:29 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

Kilwa Airport (KIY / HTKI) Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania

Destination

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