Distance From US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5142 miles or 8275 kilometers or 4465 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 South Padre Island ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between South Padre Island and Nouakchott takes around 11 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport, South Padre Island, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 11 hours 49 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		8275 km
Statute Miles		5142 miles
Nautical Miles		4465 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 49 minutes

US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view South Padre Island to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between South Padre Island, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between South Padre Island, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between South Padre Island (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of South Padre Island.

Location	Local Time
South Padre Island (United States)	2026-09-23, 22:38:46 CDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-09-24, 03:38:46 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

US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport ( / TX57) South Padre Island, United States

Destination

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