Distance From La Joya Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from La Joya Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5524 miles or 8889 kilometers or 4797 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 Torreón ( Mexico ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Torreón and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Joya Airport, Torreón, Mexico to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 41 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		8889 km
Statute Miles		5524 miles
Nautical Miles		4797 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Torreón (Mexico)	2026-03-18, 23:54:46 CST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-19, 05:54:46 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 Joya Airport ( / ) Torreón, Mexico

Destination

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