Distance From Sawyer International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, MQT - NKC Distance

The distance from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4432 miles or 7133 kilometers or 3849 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 Gwinn ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwinn and Nouakchott takes around 10 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sawyer International Airport, Gwinn, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 10 hours 11 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 • MQT - NKC

Kilometers		7133 km
Statute Miles		4432 miles
Nautical Miles		3849 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 11 minutes

Sawyer International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - MQT to NKC Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MQT - NKC

Time difference between Gwinn (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 6 Hours ahead of Gwinn.

Location	Local Time
Gwinn (United States)	2025-12-16, 17:18:18 CST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-16, 23:18:18 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

Sawyer International Airport (MQT / KSAW) Gwinn, United States

Destination

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