Distance From Potchefstroom Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, PCF - NKC Distance

The distance from Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4242 miles or 6826 kilometers or 3684 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 Potchefstroom ( South Africa ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Potchefstroom and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Potchefstroom Airport, Potchefstroom, South Africa to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 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 • PCF - NKC

Kilometers		6826 km
Statute Miles		4242 miles
Nautical Miles		3684 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 45 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Potchefstroom, South Africa and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PCF - NKC

Time difference between Potchefstroom (South Africa) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours behind Potchefstroom.

Location	Local Time
Potchefstroom (South Africa)	2026-05-01, 18:50:56 SAST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-05-01, 16:50:56 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

Potchefstroom Airport (PCF / FAPS) Potchefstroom, South Africa

Destination

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