Distance From Puerto López Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Puerto López Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3970 miles or 6388 kilometers or 3447 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 Puerto López ( Colombia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puerto López and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Puerto López Airport, Puerto López, Colombia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 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		6388 km
Statute Miles		3970 miles
Nautical Miles		3447 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 7 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Puerto López, Colombia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Puerto López (Colombia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of Puerto López.

Location	Local Time
Puerto López (Colombia)	2026-06-17, 09:12:59 -05
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-17, 14:12:59 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

Puerto López Airport ( / SKOL) Puerto López, Colombia

Destination

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