Distance From Sabu-Tardanu Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, SAU - NKC Distance

The distance from Sabu-Tardanu Airport (SAU) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 9569 miles or 15400 kilometers or 8310 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 Sabu-Sawu Island ( Indonesia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sabu-Sawu Island and Nouakchott takes around 22 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sabu-Tardanu Airport, Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 22 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 • SAU - NKC

Kilometers		15400 km
Statute Miles		9569 miles
Nautical Miles		8310 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 0 minutes

Sabu-Tardanu Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - SAU to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SAU - NKC

Time difference between Sabu-Sawu Island (Indonesia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 8 Hours behind Sabu-Sawu Island.

Location	Local Time
Sabu-Sawu Island (Indonesia)	2026-03-21, 06:18:53 WITA
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-20, 22:18:53 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

Sabu-Tardanu Airport (SAU / WATS) Sabu-Sawu Island, Indonesia

Destination

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