Distance From Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, MZR - NKC Distance

The distance from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5103 miles or 8212 kilometers or 4431 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 Mazar-i-Sharif ( Afghanistan ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mazar-i-Sharif and Nouakchott takes around 11 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 11 hours 43 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 • MZR - NKC

Kilometers		8212 km
Statute Miles		5103 miles
Nautical Miles		4431 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 43 minutes

Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - MZR to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MZR - NKC

Time difference between Mazar-i-Sharif (Afghanistan) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nouakchott time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Mazar-i-Sharif.

Location	Local Time
Mazar-i-Sharif (Afghanistan)	2026-09-24, 08:03:34 +0430
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-24, 03:33:34 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

Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR / OAMS) Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Destination

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