Distance From Ras Kutani Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Ras Kutani Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4162 miles or 6699 kilometers or 3615 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 Dar es Salaam ( Tanzania ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dar es Salaam and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ras Kutani Airport, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 34 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		6699 km
Statute Miles		4162 miles
Nautical Miles		3615 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 34 minutes

Ras Kutani Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Ras Kutani Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dar es Salaam to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Dar es Salaam.

Location	Local Time
Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)	2026-05-07, 12:05:49 EAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-05-07, 09:05:49 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

Ras Kutani Airport ( / ) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Destination

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