Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Shannon Airport, NKC - SNN Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 2407 miles or 3873 kilometers or 2090 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 Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Shannon takes around 5 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 5 hours 31 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 - SNN

Kilometers		3873 km
Statute Miles		2407 miles
Nautical Miles		2090 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 31 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to SNN Flight Path

Location of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport & Shannon Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - SNN

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Shannon (Ireland) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-11-01, 10:17:53 GMT
Shannon (Ireland)	2026-11-01, 10:17:53 GMT

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

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland