Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to King Shaka International Airport, NKC - DUR Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is 4561 miles or 7339 kilometers or 3960 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 Durban ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Durban takes around 10 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to King Shaka International Airport, Durban, South Africa is 10 hours 29 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 - DUR

Kilometers		7339 km
Statute Miles		4561 miles
Nautical Miles		3960 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 29 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to DUR Flight Path

Location of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport & King Shaka International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Durban, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - DUR

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Durban (South Africa) is 2 Hours.
Durban time is 2 Hours ahead of Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-02-14, 23:40:20 GMT
Durban (South Africa)	2026-02-15, 01:40:20 SAST

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 Shaka International Airport (DUR / FALE) Durban, South Africa