Distance From Sossamon Field to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Sossamon Field () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4244 miles or 6830 kilometers or 3686 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 Bryson City ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bryson City and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sossamon Field, Bryson City, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 45 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		6830 km
Statute Miles		4244 miles
Nautical Miles		3686 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 45 minutes

Sossamon Field to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Sossamon Field & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bryson City to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Bryson City, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Bryson City (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 4 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 4 Hours ahead of Bryson City.

Location	Local Time
Bryson City (United States)	2026-03-20, 15:55:24 EDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-20, 19:55:24 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

Sossamon Field ( / 57NC) Bryson City, United States

Destination

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