Distance From Lucas Field to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Lucas Field () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4300 miles or 6921 kilometers or 3735 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 Nicholasville ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nicholasville and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lucas Field, Nicholasville, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 53 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		6921 km
Statute Miles		4300 miles
Nautical Miles		3735 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 53 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Nicholasville (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of Nicholasville.

Location	Local Time
Nicholasville (United States)	2025-12-13, 19:15:58 EST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-14, 00:15:58 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

Lucas Field ( / 79KY) Nicholasville, United States

Destination

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