Distance From PLA Khunjerab Post Helipad to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from PLA Khunjerab Post Helipad () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5548 miles or 8928 kilometers or 4818 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 Tashkurgan ( China ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tashkurgan and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from PLA Khunjerab Post Helipad, Tashkurgan, China to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 45 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		8928 km
Statute Miles		5548 miles
Nautical Miles		4818 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 45 minutes

PLA Khunjerab Post Helipad to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of PLA Khunjerab Post Helipad & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tashkurgan to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tashkurgan, China and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Tashkurgan, China and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Tashkurgan (China) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 6 Hours behind Tashkurgan.

Location	Local Time
Tashkurgan (China)	2025-12-16, 07:20:54 +06
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-16, 01:20:54 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

PLA Khunjerab Post Helipad ( / ) Tashkurgan, China

Destination

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