Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, NKC - MDW Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 4456 miles or 7171 kilometers or 3870 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 Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Chicago takes around 10 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 10 hours 14 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 - MDW

Kilometers		7171 km
Statute Miles		4456 miles
Nautical Miles		3870 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 14 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to MDW Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - MDW

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Chicago (United States) is 6 Hours.
Chicago time is 6 Hours behind Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-11-04, 13:54:56 GMT
Chicago (United States)	2026-11-04, 07:54:56 CST

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

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States