Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Faro Airport, NKC - FAO Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to Faro Airport (FAO) is 1381 miles or 2222 kilometers or 1199 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 Faro ( Portugal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Faro takes around 3 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to Faro Airport, Faro, Portugal is 3 hours 10 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 - FAO

Kilometers		2222 km
Statute Miles		1381 miles
Nautical Miles		1199 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 10 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Faro Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to FAO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Faro, Portugal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - FAO

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Faro (Portugal) is 1 Hours.
Faro time is 1 Hours ahead of Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-19, 21:57:13 GMT
Faro (Portugal)	2026-09-19, 22:57:13 WEST

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

Faro Airport (FAO / LPFR) Faro, Portugal