Distance From Mfangano Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Mfangano Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3635 miles or 5850 kilometers or 3157 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 Mfangano Island ( Kenya ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mfangano Island and Nouakchott takes around 8 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mfangano Airport, Mfangano Island, Kenya to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 8 hours 21 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		5850 km
Statute Miles		3635 miles
Nautical Miles		3157 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Mfangano Island, Kenya and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Mfangano Island (Kenya) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Mfangano Island.

Location	Local Time
Mfangano Island (Kenya)	2026-06-19, 04:14:22 EAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-19, 01:14:22 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

Mfangano Airport ( / HKZF) Mfangano Island, Kenya

Destination

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