Distance From Sharana Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, OAS - NKC Distance

The distance from Sharana Airstrip (OAS) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5244 miles or 8440 kilometers or 4554 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 Sharana ( Afghanistan ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sharana and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sharana Airstrip, Sharana, Afghanistan to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 3 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 • OAS - NKC

Kilometers		8440 km
Statute Miles		5244 miles
Nautical Miles		4554 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 3 minutes

Sharana Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - OAS to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sharana, Afghanistan and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • OAS - NKC

Time difference between Sharana (Afghanistan) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 4 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nouakchott time is 4 Hours 30 Minutes behind Sharana.

Location	Local Time
Sharana (Afghanistan)	2026-11-04, 10:52:08 +0430
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-11-04, 06:22:08 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

Sharana Airstrip (OAS / OASA) Sharana, Afghanistan

Destination

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