Distance From Waimate Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Waimate Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 10562 miles or 16998 kilometers or 9172 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 Waimate ( New Zealand ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waimate and Nouakchott takes around 24 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waimate Airport, Waimate, New Zealand to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 24 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		16998 km
Statute Miles		10562 miles
Nautical Miles		9172 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 16 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Waimate, New Zealand and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Waimate (New Zealand) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 13 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 13 Hours behind Waimate.

Location	Local Time
Waimate (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 03:41:50 NZDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-14, 14:41:50 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

Waimate Airport ( / NZWM) Waimate, New Zealand

Destination

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