Distance From Lagoon Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Lagoon Airstrip () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 10890 miles or 17525 kilometers or 9457 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 Lagoon ( Papua New Guinea ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lagoon and Nouakchott takes around 25 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lagoon Airstrip, Lagoon, Papua New Guinea to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 25 hours 2 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		17525 km
Statute Miles		10890 miles
Nautical Miles		9457 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 2 minutes

Lagoon Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lagoon, Papua New Guinea and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Lagoon, Papua New Guinea and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Lagoon (Papua New Guinea) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 10 Hours behind Lagoon.

Location	Local Time
Lagoon (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-22, 11:53:45 +10
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-22, 01:53:45 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

Lagoon Airstrip ( / AYLQ) Lagoon, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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