Distance From Mota Lava Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, MTV - NKC Distance

The distance from Mota Lava Airport (MTV) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 12033 miles or 19365 kilometers or 10450 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 Ablow ( Vanuatu ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ablow and Nouakchott takes around 27 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mota Lava Airport, Ablow, Vanuatu to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 27 hours 39 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 • MTV - NKC

Kilometers		19365 km
Statute Miles		12033 miles
Nautical Miles		10450 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		27 hours 39 minutes

Mota Lava Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - MTV to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ablow, Vanuatu and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Ablow, Vanuatu and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MTV - NKC

Time difference between Ablow (Vanuatu) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 11 Hours behind Ablow.

Location	Local Time
Ablow (Vanuatu)	2026-03-20, 19:27:30 +11
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-20, 08:27:30 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

Mota Lava Airport (MTV / NVSA) Ablow, Vanuatu

Destination

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