Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, NKC - RUH Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 4018 miles or 6466 kilometers or 3489 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Riyadh takes around 9 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9 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 - RUH

Kilometers		6466 km
Statute Miles		4018 miles
Nautical Miles		3489 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 14 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to RUH Flight Path

Location of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - RUH

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 3 Hours.
Riyadh time is 3 Hours ahead of Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-15, 08:10:31 GMT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-15, 11:10:31 +03

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

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia