Distance From Malalaua Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, MLQ - NKC Distance

The distance from Malalaua Airport (MLQ) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 11043 miles or 17772 kilometers or 9590 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 Malalaua ( Papua New Guinea ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malalaua and Nouakchott takes around 25 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malalaua Airport, Malalaua, Papua New Guinea to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 25 hours 23 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 • MLQ - NKC

Kilometers		17772 km
Statute Miles		11043 miles
Nautical Miles		9590 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 23 minutes

Malalaua Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - MLQ to NKC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLQ - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Malalaua (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-21, 13:52:12 +10
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 03:52:12 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

Malalaua Airport (MLQ / AYMP) Malalaua, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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