Distance From Whiteman Air Force Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, SZL - NKC Distance

The distance from Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4778 miles or 7690 kilometers or 4150 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 Knob Noster ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Knob Noster and Nouakchott takes around 10 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 10 hours 59 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 • SZL - NKC

Kilometers		7690 km
Statute Miles		4778 miles
Nautical Miles		4150 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 59 minutes

Whiteman Air Force Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - SZL to NKC Flight Path

Location of Whiteman Air Force Base & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Knob Noster to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Knob Noster, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SZL - NKC

Time difference between Knob Noster (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of Knob Noster.

Location	Local Time
Knob Noster (United States)	2025-12-13, 23:29:20 EST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-12-14, 04:29:20 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

Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL / KSZL) Knob Noster, United States

Destination

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