Distance From Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, SSH - NKC Distance

The distance from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3247 miles or 5225 kilometers or 2819 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 Sharm El Sheikh ( Egypt ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sharm El Sheikh and Nouakchott takes around 7 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 7 hours 27 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 • SSH - NKC

Kilometers		5225 km
Statute Miles		3247 miles
Nautical Miles		2819 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 27 minutes

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - SSH to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SSH - NKC

Time difference between Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Sharm El Sheikh.

Location	Local Time
Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt)	2026-08-16, 15:28:42 EEST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-08-16, 12:28:42 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

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH / HESH) Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Destination

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