Distance From Tanumbirini Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Tanumbirini Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 10497 miles or 16893 kilometers or 9116 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 ( Australia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Nouakchott takes around 24 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tanumbirini Airport, , Australia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 24 hours 7 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		16893 km
Statute Miles		10497 miles
Nautical Miles		9116 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 7 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Australia and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between , Australia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between (Australia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 9 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nouakchott time is 9 Hours 30 Minutes behind .

Location	Local Time
(Australia)	2026-03-20, 04:09:07 ACST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-19, 18:39:07 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

Tanumbirini Airport ( / YTNR) , Australia

Destination

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