Distance From Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, NKC - BPN Distance

The distance from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) is 9033 miles or 14537 kilometers or 7845 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 Balikpapan ( Indonesia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nouakchott and Balikpapan takes around 20 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, Balikpapan, Indonesia is 20 hours 46 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 - BPN

Kilometers		14537 km
Statute Miles		9033 miles
Nautical Miles		7845 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 46 minutes

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport Flight Route Map - NKC to BPN Flight Path

Location of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport & Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nouakchott to Balikpapan nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nouakchott, Mauritania and Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NKC - BPN

Time difference between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Balikpapan (Indonesia) is 8 Hours.
Balikpapan time is 8 Hours ahead of Nouakchott.

Location	Local Time
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-16, 10:09:32 GMT
Balikpapan (Indonesia)	2025-12-16, 18:09:32 WITA

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

Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN / WALL) Balikpapan, Indonesia