Distance From Ouargaye Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Ouargaye Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 1168 miles or 1879 kilometers or 1014 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 Ouargaye ( Burkina Faso ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ouargaye and Nouakchott takes around 2 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ouargaye Airport, Ouargaye, Burkina Faso to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 2 hours 41 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		1879 km
Statute Miles		1168 miles
Nautical Miles		1014 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 41 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ouargaye, Burkina Faso and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Ouargaye (Burkina Faso) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Ouargaye (Burkina Faso)	2026-03-21, 06:32:28 GMT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 06:32:28 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

Ouargaye Airport ( / DFEY) Ouargaye, Burkina Faso

Destination

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