Distance From Wapinitia Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Wapinitia Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 6035 miles or 9711 kilometers or 5240 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 Wapinitia ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wapinitia and Nouakchott takes around 13 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wapinitia Airport, Wapinitia, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 13 hours 52 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		9711 km
Statute Miles		6035 miles
Nautical Miles		5240 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 52 minutes

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

Location of Wapinitia Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Wapinitia, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Wapinitia (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 6 Hours ahead of Wapinitia.

Location	Local Time
Wapinitia (United States)	2026-08-03, 06:46:44 MDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-08-03, 12:46:44 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

Wapinitia Airport ( / OR53) Wapinitia, United States

Destination

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