Distance From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, PVG - NKC Distance

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 8019 miles or 12904 kilometers or 6963 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 Shanghai (Pudong) ( China ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Pudong) and Nouakchott takes around 18 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 18 hours 26 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 • PVG - NKC

Kilometers		12904 km
Statute Miles		8019 miles
Nautical Miles		6963 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 26 minutes

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - PVG to NKC Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Pudong International Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Pudong) to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PVG - NKC

Time difference between Shanghai (Pudong) (China) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 8 Hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2026-10-27, 18:58:55 CST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-10-27, 10:58:55 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

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG / ZSPD) Shanghai (Pudong), China

Destination

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