Distance From Refuge Cove Seaplane Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, YRC - NKC Distance

The distance from Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 6044 miles or 9726 kilometers or 5248 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 Desolation Sound ( Canada ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Desolation Sound and Nouakchott takes around 13 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Refuge Cove Seaplane Base, Desolation Sound, Canada to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 13 hours 53 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 • YRC - NKC

Kilometers		9726 km
Statute Miles		6044 miles
Nautical Miles		5248 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 53 minutes

Refuge Cove Seaplane Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - YRC to NKC Flight Path

Location of Refuge Cove Seaplane Base & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Desolation Sound to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Desolation Sound, Canada and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YRC - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Desolation Sound (Canada)	2026-06-18, 09:30:59 PDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-18, 16:30:59 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

Refuge Cove Seaplane Base (YRC / ) Desolation Sound, Canada

Destination

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