Distance From Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, KBR - NKC Distance

The distance from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 7905 miles or 12721 kilometers or 6865 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 Kota Baharu ( Malaysia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kota Baharu and Nouakchott takes around 18 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, Kota Baharu, Malaysia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 18 hours 10 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 • KBR - NKC

Kilometers		12721 km
Statute Miles		7905 miles
Nautical Miles		6865 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 10 minutes

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - KBR to NKC Flight Path

Location of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kota Baharu to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kota Baharu, Malaysia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KBR - NKC

Time difference between Kota Baharu (Malaysia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 8 Hours behind Kota Baharu.

Location	Local Time
Kota Baharu (Malaysia)	2026-07-26, 23:39:41 +08
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-07-26, 15:39:41 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

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR / WMKC) Kota Baharu, Malaysia

Destination

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