Distance From Old Iquitos Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Old Iquitos Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4185 miles or 6735 kilometers or 3634 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 Iquitos ( Peru ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Iquitos and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Old Iquitos Airport, Iquitos, Peru to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 37 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

Kilometers		6735 km
Statute Miles		4185 miles
Nautical Miles		3634 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 37 minutes

Old Iquitos Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Iquitos, Peru and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Iquitos (Peru) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of Iquitos.

Location	Local Time
Iquitos (Peru)	2026-03-19, 06:54:05 -05
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-19, 11:54:05 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

Old Iquitos Airport ( / ) Iquitos, Peru

Destination

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