Distance From Swartwater Highway Strip Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Swartwater Highway Strip Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4121 miles or 6631 kilometers or 3578 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 Swartwater ( South Africa ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Swartwater and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Swartwater Highway Strip Airport, Swartwater, South Africa to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 28 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		6631 km
Statute Miles		4121 miles
Nautical Miles		3578 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 28 minutes

Swartwater Highway Strip Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Swartwater, South Africa and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Swartwater, South Africa and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Swartwater (South Africa) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours behind Swartwater.

Location	Local Time
Swartwater (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:32:27 SAST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-02-07, 07:32:27 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

Swartwater Highway Strip Airport ( / ) Swartwater, South Africa

Destination

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