Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, JNB - NKC Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4271 miles or 6873 kilometers or 3709 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 49 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 • JNB - NKC

Kilometers		6873 km
Statute Miles		4271 miles
Nautical Miles		3709 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 49 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - NKC

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 00:14:23 SAST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-13, 22:14:23 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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

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