Distance From Palo Duro Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Palo Duro Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5272 miles or 8485 kilometers or 4579 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 Amarillo ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Amarillo and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palo Duro Airport, Amarillo, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 7 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		8485 km
Statute Miles		5272 miles
Nautical Miles		4579 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 7 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Amarillo, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Amarillo, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Amarillo (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 6 Hours ahead of Amarillo.

Location	Local Time
Amarillo (United States)	2026-06-20, 05:52:34 MDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-20, 11:52:34 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 Duro Airport ( / 1E4) Amarillo, United States

Destination

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