Distance From Punta Cana International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, PUJ - NKC Distance

The distance from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3422 miles or 5506 kilometers or 2971 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 Punta Cana ( Dominican Republic ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Punta Cana and Nouakchott takes around 7 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Punta Cana International Airport, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 7 hours 51 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 • PUJ - NKC

Kilometers		5506 km
Statute Miles		3422 miles
Nautical Miles		2971 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 51 minutes

Punta Cana International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - PUJ to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PUJ - NKC

Time difference between Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 4 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 4 Hours ahead of Punta Cana.

Location	Local Time
Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)	2026-03-21, 15:47:06 AST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 19:47:06 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

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ / MDPC) Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Destination

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