Distance From Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, LOS - NKC Distance

The distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 1531 miles or 2464 kilometers or 1330 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 Lagos ( Nigeria ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lagos and Nouakchott takes around 3 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 3 hours 31 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 • LOS - NKC

Kilometers		2464 km
Statute Miles		1531 miles
Nautical Miles		1330 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 31 minutes

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - LOS to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lagos, Nigeria and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LOS - NKC

Time difference between Lagos (Nigeria) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 1 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 1 Hours behind Lagos.

Location	Local Time
Lagos (Nigeria)	2026-06-14, 08:23:53 WAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-14, 07:23:53 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

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS / DNMM) Lagos, Nigeria

Destination

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