Distance From Moucha Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, MHI - NKC Distance

The distance from Moucha Airport (MHI) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3960 miles or 6373 kilometers or 3439 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 Moucha Island ( Djibouti ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moucha Island and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Moucha Airport, Moucha Island, Djibouti to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 6 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 • MHI - NKC

Kilometers		6373 km
Statute Miles		3960 miles
Nautical Miles		3439 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 6 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Moucha Island, Djibouti and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Moucha Island, Djibouti and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MHI - NKC

Time difference between Moucha Island (Djibouti) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Moucha Island.

Location	Local Time
Moucha Island (Djibouti)	2026-03-20, 05:37:05 EAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-20, 02:37:05 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

Moucha Airport (MHI / HDMO) Moucha Island, Djibouti

Destination

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