Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, NKC - CPT Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 4269 miles or 6870 kilometers or 3707 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 Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Cape Town takes around 9 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 9 hours 48 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 • NKC - CPT

Kilometers		6870 km
Statute Miles		4269 miles
Nautical Miles		3707 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 48 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to CPT Flight Path

Location of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - CPT

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 2 Hours.
Cape Town time is 2 Hours ahead of Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 05:23:23 GMT
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-03-21, 07:23:23 SAST

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

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa