Distance From Ward Heliport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Ward Heliport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5698 miles or 9169 kilometers or 4948 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 Sandy ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sandy and Nouakchott takes around 13 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ward Heliport, Sandy, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 13 hours 5 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		9169 km
Statute Miles		5698 miles
Nautical Miles		4948 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 5 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sandy, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Sandy, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Sandy (United States)	2026-05-07, 11:23:57 MDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-05-07, 17:23:57 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

Ward Heliport ( / UT66) Sandy, United States

Destination

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