Distance From Queenstown International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, ZQN - NKC Distance

The distance from Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 10571 miles or 17013 kilometers or 9180 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 Queenstown ( New Zealand ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Queenstown and Nouakchott takes around 24 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Queenstown International Airport, Queenstown, New Zealand to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 24 hours 18 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 • ZQN - NKC

Kilometers		17013 km
Statute Miles		10571 miles
Nautical Miles		9180 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 18 minutes

Queenstown International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - ZQN to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Queenstown, New Zealand and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Queenstown, New Zealand and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZQN - NKC

Time difference between Queenstown (New Zealand) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 13 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 13 Hours behind Queenstown.

Location	Local Time
Queenstown (New Zealand)	2025-12-17, 03:09:38 NZDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-16, 14:09:38 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

Queenstown International Airport (ZQN / NZQN) Queenstown, New Zealand

Destination

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