Distance From Sacaton Landing Strip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Sacaton Landing Strip () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5685 miles or 9149 kilometers or 4937 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 Buckhorn ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buckhorn and Nouakchott takes around 13 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sacaton Landing Strip, Buckhorn, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 13 hours 4 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		9149 km
Statute Miles		5685 miles
Nautical Miles		4937 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 4 minutes

Sacaton Landing Strip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Sacaton Landing Strip & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Buckhorn to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Buckhorn, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Buckhorn (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 7 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 7 Hours ahead of Buckhorn.

Location	Local Time
Buckhorn (United States)	2026-03-20, 19:29:50 MST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 02:29:50 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

Sacaton Landing Strip ( / ) Buckhorn, United States

Destination

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