Distance From Tres Esquinas Air Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, TQS - NKC Distance

The distance from Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4195 miles or 6751 kilometers or 3643 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 Tres Esquinas ( Colombia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tres Esquinas and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tres Esquinas Air Base, Tres Esquinas, Colombia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 38 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 • TQS - NKC

Kilometers		6751 km
Statute Miles		4195 miles
Nautical Miles		3643 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 38 minutes

Tres Esquinas Air Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - TQS to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Tres Esquinas, Colombia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TQS - NKC

Time difference between Tres Esquinas (Colombia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of Tres Esquinas.

Location	Local Time
Tres Esquinas (Colombia)	2025-12-15, 08:00:56 -05
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-15, 13:00:56 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

Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS / SKTQ) Tres Esquinas, Colombia

Destination

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