Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, NKC - NBO Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 3840 miles or 6180 kilometers or 3335 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 Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Nairobi takes around 8 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 8 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 • NKC - NBO

Kilometers		6180 km
Statute Miles		3840 miles
Nautical Miles		3335 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 49 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to NBO Flight Path

Location of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - NBO

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 3 Hours.
Nairobi time is 3 Hours ahead of Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-20, 10:01:08 GMT
Nairobi (Kenya)	2026-06-20, 13:01:08 EAT

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

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya