Distance From William P Hobby Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, HOU - NKC Distance

The distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4977 miles or 8010 kilometers or 4322 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 Houston ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Houston and Nouakchott takes around 11 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from William P Hobby Airport, Houston, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 11 hours 26 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 • HOU - NKC

Kilometers		8010 km
Statute Miles		4977 miles
Nautical Miles		4322 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 26 minutes

William P Hobby Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - HOU to NKC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • HOU - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Houston (United States)	2026-03-20, 22:10:04 CDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2026-03-21, 03:10:04 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

William P Hobby Airport (HOU / KHOU) Houston, United States

Destination

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