Distance From Tuvau Airstrip to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Tuvau Airstrip () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 10969 miles or 17653 kilometers or 9526 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 Tuvau ( Papua New Guinea ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tuvau and Nouakchott takes around 25 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tuvau Airstrip, Tuvau, Papua New Guinea to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 25 hours 13 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		17653 km
Statute Miles		10969 miles
Nautical Miles		9526 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 13 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tuvau, Papua New Guinea and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Tuvau, Papua New Guinea and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Tuvau (Papua New Guinea) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 10 Hours behind Tuvau.

Location	Local Time
Tuvau (Papua New Guinea)	2026-06-22, 20:05:17 +10
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-22, 10:05:17 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

Tuvau Airstrip ( / AYUV) Tuvau, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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