Distance From Orania Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Orania Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4275 miles or 6880 kilometers or 3713 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 Orania ( South Africa ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

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

Estimated flight time from Orania Airport, Orania, 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 • - NKC

Kilometers		6880 km
Statute Miles		4275 miles
Nautical Miles		3713 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 49 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Orania, South Africa and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Orania (South Africa)	2026-04-01, 23:16:47 SAST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-04-01, 21:16:47 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

Orania Airport ( / ) Orania, South Africa

Destination

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