Distance From Weddell Island Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Weddell Island Airport () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 5551 miles or 8934 kilometers or 4821 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 Weddell Island ( Falkland Islands ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Weddell Island and Nouakchott takes around 12 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Weddell Island Airport, Weddell Island, Falkland Islands to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12 hours 45 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		8934 km
Statute Miles		5551 miles
Nautical Miles		4821 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 45 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Weddell Island, Falkland Islands and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Weddell Island, Falkland Islands and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Weddell Island (Falkland Islands) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours ahead of Weddell Island.

Location	Local Time
Weddell Island (Falkland Islands)	2026-05-04, 16:37:57 -03
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-05-04, 19:37:57 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

Weddell Island Airport ( / ) Weddell Island, Falkland Islands

Destination

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