Distance From Nunam Iqua Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, SXP - NKC Distance

The distance from Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 6600 miles or 10622 kilometers or 5732 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 Nunam Iqua ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nunam Iqua and Nouakchott takes around 15 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nunam Iqua Airport, Nunam Iqua, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 15 hours 10 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 • SXP - NKC

Kilometers		10622 km
Statute Miles		6600 miles
Nautical Miles		5732 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 10 minutes

Nunam Iqua Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - SXP to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nunam Iqua, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SXP - NKC

Time difference between Nunam Iqua (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 9 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 9 Hours ahead of Nunam Iqua.

Location	Local Time
Nunam Iqua (United States)	2025-12-16, 21:53:59 AKST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-17, 06:53:59 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

Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP / ) Nunam Iqua, United States

Destination

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC / GQNO) Nouakchott, Mauritania