Distance From Koggala Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, KCT - NKC Distance

The distance from Koggala Airport (KCT) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 6498 miles or 10458 kilometers or 5643 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 Galle ( Sri Lanka ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galle and Nouakchott takes around 14 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Koggala Airport, Galle, Sri Lanka to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 14 hours 56 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 • KCT - NKC

Kilometers		10458 km
Statute Miles		6498 miles
Nautical Miles		5643 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 56 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Galle, Sri Lanka and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Galle, Sri Lanka and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KCT - NKC

Time difference between Galle (Sri Lanka) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes behind Galle.

Location	Local Time
Galle (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-01, 11:42:00 +0530
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-05-01, 06:12:00 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

Koggala Airport (KCT / VCCK) Galle, Sri Lanka

Destination

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