Distance From Rio Cullen II Heliplatform to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Rio Cullen II Heliplatform () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5818 miles or 9363 kilometers or 5052 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 Santa Cruz ( Argentina ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz and Nouakchott takes around 13 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Cullen II Heliplatform, Santa Cruz, Argentina to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 13 hours 22 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		9363 km
Statute Miles		5818 miles
Nautical Miles		5052 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 22 minutes

Rio Cullen II Heliplatform to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Rio Cullen II Heliplatform & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Cruz to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Cruz, Argentina and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Santa Cruz (Argentina) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours ahead of Santa Cruz.

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz (Argentina)	2026-03-19, 00:41:42 -03
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-19, 03:41:42 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

Rio Cullen II Heliplatform ( / ) Santa Cruz, Argentina

Destination

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