Distance From Mojave Wash Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Mojave Wash Airstrip () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5994 miles or 9646 kilometers or 5205 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 Yuma ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Yuma and Nouakchott takes around 13 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mojave Wash Airstrip, Yuma, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 13 hours 46 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		9646 km
Statute Miles		5994 miles
Nautical Miles		5205 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 46 minutes

Mojave Wash Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Yuma (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 7 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 7 Hours ahead of Yuma.

Location	Local Time
Yuma (United States)	2025-12-14, 14:50:01 MST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-14, 21:50:01 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

Mojave Wash Airstrip ( / ) Yuma, United States

Destination

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