Distance From Lihue Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, LIH - NKC Distance

The distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 8712 miles or 14020 kilometers or 7565 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 Lihue ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lihue and Nouakchott takes around 20 hours 1 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lihue Airport, Lihue, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 20 hours 1 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 • LIH - NKC

Kilometers		14020 km
Statute Miles		8712 miles
Nautical Miles		7565 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 1 minutes

Lihue Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - LIH to NKC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LIH - NKC

Time difference between Lihue (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 10 Hours ahead of Lihue.

Location	Local Time
Lihue (United States)	2026-05-07, 00:40:24 HST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-05-07, 10:40:24 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

Lihue Airport (LIH / PHLI) Lihue, United States

Destination

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