Distance From Palana Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Palana Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 7085 miles or 11401 kilometers or 6152 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 Palana ( Russia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palana and Nouakchott takes around 16 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palana Airport, Palana, Russia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 16 hours 17 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		11401 km
Statute Miles		7085 miles
Nautical Miles		6152 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 17 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Palana, Russia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Palana (Russia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 11 Hours behind Palana.

Location	Local Time
Palana (Russia)	2026-06-20, 16:36:58 +11
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-20, 05:36:58 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

Palana Airport ( / UHPL) Palana, Russia

Destination

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