Distance From Paiela Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, PLE - NKC Distance

The distance from Paiela Airport (PLE) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 10759 miles or 17314 kilometers or 9343 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 Paiela ( Papua New Guinea ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Paiela and Nouakchott takes around 24 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Paiela Airport, Paiela, Papua New Guinea to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 24 hours 44 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 • PLE - NKC

Kilometers		17314 km
Statute Miles		10759 miles
Nautical Miles		9343 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 44 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Paiela, Papua New Guinea and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Paiela, Papua New Guinea and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PLE - NKC

Time difference between Paiela (Papua New Guinea) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 10 Hours behind Paiela.

Location	Local Time
Paiela (Papua New Guinea)	2026-10-24, 20:23:44 +10
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-10-24, 10:23:44 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

Paiela Airport (PLE / AYPB) Paiela, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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