Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Providenciales International Airport, NKC - PLS Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to Providenciales International Airport (PLS) is 3643 miles or 5862 kilometers or 3164 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 Providenciales ( Turks and Caicos Islands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Providenciales takes around 8 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to Providenciales International Airport, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands is 8 hours 22 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 - PLS

Kilometers		5862 km
Statute Miles		3643 miles
Nautical Miles		3164 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 22 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Providenciales International Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to PLS Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. .

Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - PLS

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Providenciales (Turks and Caicos Islands) is 4 Hours.
Providenciales time is 4 Hours behind Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-05-05, 03:20:48 GMT
Providenciales (Turks and Caicos Islands)	2026-05-04, 23:20:48 EDT

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

Providenciales International Airport (PLS / MBPV) Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands