Distance From Waterfall Seaplane Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, KWF - NKC Distance

The distance from Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 6177 miles or 9940 kilometers or 5364 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 Waterfall ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Waterfall and Nouakchott takes around 14 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Waterfall Seaplane Base, Waterfall, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 14 hours 12 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 • KWF - NKC

Kilometers		9940 km
Statute Miles		6177 miles
Nautical Miles		5364 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 12 minutes

Waterfall Seaplane Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - KWF to NKC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KWF - NKC

Time difference between Waterfall (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 8 Hours ahead of Waterfall.

Location	Local Time
Waterfall (United States)	2026-06-24, 13:21:53 AKDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-06-24, 21:21:53 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

Waterfall Seaplane Base (KWF / POKW) Waterfall, United States

Destination

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