Distance From Lambert Field to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Lambert Field () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 6129 miles or 9863 kilometers or 5322 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 Albany ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Albany and Nouakchott takes around 14 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lambert Field, Albany, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 14 hours 5 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		9863 km
Statute Miles		6129 miles
Nautical Miles		5322 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 5 minutes

Lambert Field to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Albany, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Albany (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 7 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 7 Hours ahead of Albany.

Location	Local Time
Albany (United States)	2025-12-14, 20:23:05 MST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-15, 03:23:05 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

Lambert Field ( / 4OR3) Albany, United States

Destination

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