Distance From Salome Emergency Airfield to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Salome Emergency Airfield () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5946 miles or 9568 kilometers or 5163 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 Salome ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salome and Nouakchott takes around 13 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salome Emergency Airfield, Salome, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 13 hours 40 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		9568 km
Statute Miles		5946 miles
Nautical Miles		5163 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 40 minutes

Salome Emergency Airfield to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Salome (United States)	2026-03-20, 18:14:57 MST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 01:14:57 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

Salome Emergency Airfield ( / ) Salome, United States

Destination

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