Distance From Rainbow Lake Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, YOP - NKC Distance

The distance from Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5612 miles or 9032 kilometers or 4874 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 Rainbow Lake ( Canada ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rainbow Lake and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rainbow Lake Airport, Rainbow Lake, Canada to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 54 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 • YOP - NKC

Kilometers		9032 km
Statute Miles		5612 miles
Nautical Miles		4874 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 54 minutes

Rainbow Lake Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - YOP to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rainbow Lake, Canada and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YOP - NKC

Time difference between Rainbow Lake (Canada) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 7 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 7 Hours ahead of Rainbow Lake.

Location	Local Time
Rainbow Lake (Canada)	2026-10-28, 17:17:28 MST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-10-29, 00:17:28 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

Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP / CYOP) Rainbow Lake, Canada

Destination

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