Distance From Nouakchott International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport

The distance from Nouakchott International Airport () to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is 7755 miles or 12480 kilometers or 6735 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 Nouakchott ( Mauritania ) to Medan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Medan takes around 17 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to Kualanamu International Airport, Medan, Indonesia is 17 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 • - KNO

Kilometers		12480 km
Statute Miles		7755 miles
Nautical Miles		6735 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 49 minutes

Nouakchott International Airport to Kualanamu International Airport Flight Route Map - to KNO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Medan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KNO

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Medan (Indonesia) is 7 Hours.
Medan time is 7 Hours ahead of Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-04-29, 14:40:44 GMT
Medan (Indonesia)	2026-04-29, 21:40:44 WIB

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

Nouakchott International Airport ( / ) Nouakchott, Mauritania

Destination

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO / WIMM) Medan, Indonesia