Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, NKC - LAX Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 6196 miles or 9971 kilometers or 5380 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 Los Angeles ( United States )?

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

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States is 14 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 - LAX

Kilometers		9971 km
Statute Miles		6196 miles
Nautical Miles		5380 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 14 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to LAX Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Los Angeles, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Los Angeles, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - LAX

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Los Angeles (United States) is 7 Hours.
Los Angeles time is 7 Hours behind Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-08-04, 05:53:20 GMT
Los Angeles (United States)	2026-08-03, 22:53:20 PDT

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

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States