Distance From Van Zylsrus Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Van Zylsrus Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4031 miles or 6487 kilometers or 3501 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 Van Zylsrus ( South Africa ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Van Zylsrus and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Van Zylsrus Airport, Van Zylsrus, South Africa to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 16 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		6487 km
Statute Miles		4031 miles
Nautical Miles		3501 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 16 minutes

Van Zylsrus Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Van Zylsrus, South Africa and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Van Zylsrus (South Africa) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 2 Hours behind Van Zylsrus.

Location	Local Time
Van Zylsrus (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:21:43 SAST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-02-07, 07:21:43 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

Van Zylsrus Airport ( / ) Van Zylsrus, South Africa

Destination

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