Distance From Riyadh Air Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Riyadh Air Base () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4021 miles or 6471 kilometers or 3492 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riyadh Air Base, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 14 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		6471 km
Statute Miles		4021 miles
Nautical Miles		3492 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 14 minutes

Riyadh Air Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Riyadh Air Base & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Riyadh.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-09-19, 07:41:08 +03
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-19, 04:41:08 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

Riyadh Air Base ( / OERY) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Destination

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