Distance From New Chitose Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, CTS - NKC Distance

The distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 7983 miles or 12848 kilometers or 6933 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 Sapporo ( Japan ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sapporo and Nouakchott takes around 18 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 18 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 • CTS - NKC

Kilometers		12848 km
Statute Miles		7983 miles
Nautical Miles		6933 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 21 minutes

New Chitose Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - CTS to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sapporo, Japan and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CTS - NKC

Time difference between Sapporo (Japan) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 9 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 9 Hours behind Sapporo.

Location	Local Time
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-10-04, 06:07:20 JST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-10-03, 21:07:20 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

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan

Destination

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