Distance From Rota International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, ROP - NKC Distance

The distance from Rota International Airport (ROP) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 9853 miles or 15857 kilometers or 8557 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 Rota Island ( Northern Mariana Islands ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rota Island and Nouakchott takes around 22 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rota International Airport, Rota Island, Northern Mariana Islands to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 22 hours 39 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 • ROP - NKC

Kilometers		15857 km
Statute Miles		9853 miles
Nautical Miles		8557 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 39 minutes

Rota International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - ROP to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rota Island, Northern Mariana Islands and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Rota Island, Northern Mariana Islands and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ROP - NKC

Time difference between Rota Island (Northern Mariana Islands) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 10 Hours behind Rota Island.

Location	Local Time
Rota Island (Northern Mariana Islands)	2026-04-30, 03:21:42 ChST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-04-29, 17:21:42 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

Rota International Airport (ROP / PGRO) Rota Island, Northern Mariana Islands

Destination

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