Distance From Msima 2 Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Msima 2 Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3637 miles or 5852 kilometers or 3158 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 Msima ( Tanzania ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

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

Estimated flight time from Msima 2 Airport, Msima, Tanzania 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		5852 km
Statute Miles		3637 miles
Nautical Miles		3158 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

Msima 2 Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Msima 2 Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Msima to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Msima, Tanzania and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Msima (Tanzania) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Msima.

Location	Local Time
Msima (Tanzania)	2026-03-19, 16:01:59 EAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-19, 13:01:59 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

Msima 2 Airport ( / ) Msima, Tanzania

Destination

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