Distance From Rafaï Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, RFA - NKC Distance

The distance from Rafaï Airport (RFA) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 2844 miles or 4577 kilometers or 2470 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 Rafaï ( Central African Republic ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rafaï and Nouakchott takes around 6 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rafaï Airport, Rafaï, Central African Republic to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 6 hours 32 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 • RFA - NKC

Kilometers		4577 km
Statute Miles		2844 miles
Nautical Miles		2470 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 32 minutes

Rafaï Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - RFA to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rafaï, Central African Republic and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Rafaï, Central African Republic and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RFA - NKC

Time difference between Rafaï (Central African Republic) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 1 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 1 Hours behind Rafaï.

Location	Local Time
Rafaï (Central African Republic)	2026-04-29, 19:29:02 WAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-04-29, 18:29:02 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

Rafaï Airport (RFA / FEGR) Rafaï, Central African Republic

Destination

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