Distance From Vrede Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Vrede Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4372 miles or 7036 kilometers or 3797 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 Vrede ( South Africa ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vrede and Nouakchott takes around 10 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vrede Airport, Vrede, South Africa to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 10 hours 3 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		7036 km
Statute Miles		4372 miles
Nautical Miles		3797 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 3 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vrede, South Africa and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Vrede, South Africa and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Vrede (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 07:56:09 SAST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-02-07, 05:56:09 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

Vrede Airport ( / FAVD) Vrede, South Africa

Destination

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