Distance From Mangochi Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, MAI - NKC Distance

The distance from Mangochi Airport (MAI) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4160 miles or 6694 kilometers or 3612 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 Mangochi ( Malawi ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mangochi and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mangochi Airport, Mangochi, Malawi to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 33 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 • MAI - NKC

Kilometers		6694 km
Statute Miles		4160 miles
Nautical Miles		3612 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 33 minutes

Mangochi Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - MAI to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mangochi, Malawi and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAI - NKC

Time difference between Mangochi (Malawi) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours behind Mangochi.

Location	Local Time
Mangochi (Malawi)	2026-07-30, 12:32:16 CAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-07-30, 10:32:16 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

Mangochi Airport (MAI / FWMG) Mangochi, Malawi

Destination

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