Distance From Palo Chino Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Palo Chino Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5599 miles or 9010 kilometers or 4862 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 Villa Hidalgo ( Mexico ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Villa Hidalgo and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palo Chino Airport, Villa Hidalgo, Mexico to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 52 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		9010 km
Statute Miles		5599 miles
Nautical Miles		4862 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 52 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Villa Hidalgo, Mexico and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Villa Hidalgo, Mexico and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Villa Hidalgo (Mexico) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 7 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 7 Hours ahead of Villa Hidalgo.

Location	Local Time
Villa Hidalgo (Mexico)	2026-03-20, 16:02:20 MST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-20, 23:02:20 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

Palo Chino Airport ( / ) Villa Hidalgo, Mexico

Destination

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