Distance From Whyalla Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, WYA - NKC Distance

The distance from Whyalla Airport (WYA) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 10506 miles or 16907 kilometers or 9123 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 Whyalla ( Australia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whyalla and Nouakchott takes around 24 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whyalla Airport, Whyalla, Australia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 24 hours 9 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 • WYA - NKC

Kilometers		16907 km
Statute Miles		10506 miles
Nautical Miles		9123 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 9 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Whyalla, Australia and Nouakchott, Mauritania. .

Nonstop flight route between Whyalla, Australia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WYA - NKC

Time difference between Whyalla (Australia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10 Hours 30 Minutes.
Nouakchott time is 10 Hours 30 Minutes behind Whyalla.

Location	Local Time
Whyalla (Australia)	2026-03-03, 22:39:09 ACDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-03, 12:09:09 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

Whyalla Airport (WYA / YWHA) Whyalla, Australia

Destination

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