Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport, NKC - ALG Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) is 1724 miles or 2774 kilometers or 1497 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 Algiers ( Algeria )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Algiers takes around 3 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to Houari Boumediene Airport, Algiers, Algeria is 3 hours 57 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 - ALG

Kilometers		2774 km
Statute Miles		1724 miles
Nautical Miles		1497 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 57 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to ALG Flight Path

Location of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport & Houari Boumediene Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Algiers, Algeria.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - ALG

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Algiers (Algeria) is 1 Hours.
Algiers time is 1 Hours ahead of Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-15, 05:32:31 GMT
Algiers (Algeria)	2025-12-15, 06:32:31 CET

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

Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG / DAAG) Algiers, Algeria