Distance From Vadsø Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, VDS - NKC Distance

The distance from Vadsø Airport (VDS) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4050 miles or 6517 kilometers or 3517 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 Vadsø ( Norway ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vadsø and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vadsø Airport, Vadsø, Norway to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 18 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 • VDS - NKC

Kilometers		6517 km
Statute Miles		4050 miles
Nautical Miles		3517 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 18 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Vadsø, Norway and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VDS - NKC

Time difference between Vadsø (Norway) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours behind Vadsø.

Location	Local Time
Vadsø (Norway)	2026-06-14, 03:10:17 CEST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-14, 01:10:17 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

Vadsø Airport (VDS / ENVD) Vadsø, Norway

Destination

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