Distance From Narsarsuaq Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, UAK - NKC Distance

The distance from Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3291 miles or 5296 kilometers or 2858 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 Narsarsuaq ( Greenland ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Narsarsuaq and Nouakchott takes around 7 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport, Narsarsuaq, Greenland to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 7 hours 33 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 • UAK - NKC

Kilometers		5296 km
Statute Miles		3291 miles
Nautical Miles		2858 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 33 minutes

Narsarsuaq Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - UAK to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Narsarsuaq, Greenland and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UAK - NKC

Time difference between Narsarsuaq (Greenland) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours ahead of Narsarsuaq.

Location	Local Time
Narsarsuaq (Greenland)	2025-12-14, 20:36:50 -02
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-14, 22:36:50 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

Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK / BGBW) Narsarsuaq, Greenland

Destination

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