Distance From Sai Wan Helipad to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Sai Wan Helipad () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 8060 miles or 12970 kilometers or 6999 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 Sai Kung ( Hong Kong ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sai Kung and Nouakchott takes around 18 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sai Wan Helipad, Sai Kung, Hong Kong to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 18 hours 31 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		12970 km
Statute Miles		8060 miles
Nautical Miles		6999 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 31 minutes

Sai Wan Helipad to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Sai Wan Helipad & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sai Kung to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Sai Kung, Hong Kong and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Sai Kung (Hong Kong) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 8 Hours behind Sai Kung.

Location	Local Time
Sai Kung (Hong Kong)	2026-08-06, 02:33:48 HKT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-08-05, 18:33:48 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

Sai Wan Helipad ( / ) Sai Kung, Hong Kong

Destination

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