Distance From Norfolk International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, ORF - NKC Distance

The distance from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3839 miles or 6178 kilometers or 3334 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 Norfolk ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Norfolk and Nouakchott takes around 8 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport, Norfolk, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 8 hours 49 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 • ORF - NKC

Kilometers		6178 km
Statute Miles		3839 miles
Nautical Miles		3334 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 49 minutes

Norfolk International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - ORF to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Norfolk, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ORF - NKC

Time difference between Norfolk (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 4 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 4 Hours ahead of Norfolk.

Location	Local Time
Norfolk (United States)	2026-03-11, 00:02:05 EDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-11, 04:02:05 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

Norfolk International Airport (ORF / KORF) Norfolk, United States

Destination

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