Distance From Ruston Regional Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, RSN - NKC Distance

The distance from Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4786 miles or 7701 kilometers or 4156 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 Ruston ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ruston and Nouakchott takes around 11 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ruston Regional Airport, Ruston, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 11 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 • RSN - NKC

Kilometers		7701 km
Statute Miles		4786 miles
Nautical Miles		4156 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 0 minutes

Ruston Regional Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - RSN to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ruston, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RSN - NKC

Time difference between Ruston (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of Ruston.

Location	Local Time
Ruston (United States)	2026-09-22, 03:32:20 CDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-22, 08:32:20 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

Ruston Regional Airport (RSN / KRSN) Ruston, United States

Destination

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