Distance From Rukum Chaurjahari Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, RUK - NKC Distance

The distance from Rukum Chaurjahari Airport (RUK) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 6091 miles or 9803 kilometers or 5290 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 Rukumkot ( Nepal ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rukumkot and Nouakchott takes around 14 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rukum Chaurjahari Airport, Rukumkot, Nepal to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 14 hours 0 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 • RUK - NKC

Kilometers		9803 km
Statute Miles		6091 miles
Nautical Miles		5290 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 0 minutes

Rukum Chaurjahari Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - RUK to NKC Flight Path

Location of Rukum Chaurjahari Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Rukumkot, Nepal and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUK - NKC

Time difference between Rukumkot (Nepal) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours 45 Minutes.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours 45 Minutes behind Rukumkot.

Location	Local Time
Rukumkot (Nepal)	2026-09-15, 10:42:20 +0545
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-15, 04:57:20 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

Rukum Chaurjahari Airport (RUK / VNCJ) Rukumkot, Nepal

Destination

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