Distance From Lemhi County Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, SMN - NKC Distance

The distance from Lemhi County Airport (SMN) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5701 miles or 9174 kilometers or 4951 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 Salmon ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salmon and Nouakchott takes around 13 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lemhi County Airport, Salmon, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 13 hours 6 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 • SMN - NKC

Kilometers		9174 km
Statute Miles		5701 miles
Nautical Miles		4951 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 6 minutes

Lemhi County Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - SMN to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Salmon, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMN - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Salmon (United States)	2025-12-14, 14:53:37 MST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-14, 21:53:37 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

Lemhi County Airport (SMN / KSMN) Salmon, United States

Destination

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