Distance From La Escuadra Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from La Escuadra Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5287 miles or 8508 kilometers or 4591 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 Padilla ( Mexico ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Padilla and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Escuadra Airport, Padilla, Mexico to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 9 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		8508 km
Statute Miles		5287 miles
Nautical Miles		4591 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 9 minutes

La Escuadra Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Padilla, Mexico and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Padilla, Mexico and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Padilla (Mexico) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 6 Hours ahead of Padilla.

Location	Local Time
Padilla (Mexico)	2026-03-19, 12:33:42 CST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-19, 18:33:42 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

La Escuadra Airport ( / ) Padilla, Mexico

Destination

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