Distance From Sea Lion Island Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Sea Lion Island Airstrip () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5530 miles or 8899 kilometers or 4802 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 Sea Lion Island ( Falkland Islands ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sea Lion Island and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sea Lion Island Airstrip, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 42 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		8899 km
Statute Miles		5530 miles
Nautical Miles		4802 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 42 minutes

Sea Lion Island Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Sea Lion Island Airstrip & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sea Lion Island to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Sea Lion Island (Falkland Islands) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours ahead of Sea Lion Island.

Location	Local Time
Sea Lion Island (Falkland Islands)	2026-05-07, 06:09:39 -03
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-05-07, 09:09:39 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

Sea Lion Island Airstrip ( / ) Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands

Destination

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