Distance From Ürümqi Yaxin General Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Ürümqi Yaxin General Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5985 miles or 9631 kilometers or 5197 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 Ürümqi ( China ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ürümqi and Nouakchott takes around 13 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ürümqi Yaxin General Airport, Ürümqi, China to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 13 hours 45 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		9631 km
Statute Miles		5985 miles
Nautical Miles		5197 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 45 minutes

Ürümqi Yaxin General Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ürümqi, China and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Ürümqi (China) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 6 Hours behind Ürümqi.

Location	Local Time
Ürümqi (China)	2026-03-16, 02:46:02 +06
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-15, 20:46:02 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

Ürümqi Yaxin General Airport ( / ) Ürümqi, China

Destination

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