Distance From Scottburgh Airfield to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Scottburgh Airfield () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4574 miles or 7361 kilometers or 3972 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 Scottburgh ( South Africa ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Scottburgh and Nouakchott takes around 10 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Scottburgh Airfield, Scottburgh, South Africa to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 10 hours 30 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		7361 km
Statute Miles		4574 miles
Nautical Miles		3972 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 30 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Scottburgh, South Africa and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Scottburgh (South Africa) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours behind Scottburgh.

Location	Local Time
Scottburgh (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 16:10:46 SAST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-12, 14:10:46 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

Scottburgh Airfield ( / ) Scottburgh, South Africa

Destination

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