Distance From Southwest Bay Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, SWJ - NKC Distance

The distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 12179 miles or 19599 kilometers or 10576 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 Malekula Island ( Vanuatu ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malekula Island and Nouakchott takes around 27 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southwest Bay Airport, Malekula Island, Vanuatu to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 27 hours 59 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 • SWJ - NKC

Kilometers		19599 km
Statute Miles		12179 miles
Nautical Miles		10576 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		27 hours 59 minutes

Southwest Bay Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - SWJ to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWJ - NKC

Time difference between Malekula Island (Vanuatu) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 11 Hours behind Malekula Island.

Location	Local Time
Malekula Island (Vanuatu)	2026-06-22, 08:12:47 +11
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-21, 21:12:47 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

Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ / NVSX) Malekula Island, Vanuatu

Destination

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