Dakhla to Nouakchott flights
Nouakchott lies 623 km (387 mi) south of Dakhla, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 33 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Dakhla | Nouakchott | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Western Sahara | Mauritania |
| Population | 106,277 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/El_Aaiun) | UTC+0 (Africa/Nouakchott) |
| Nearest large airport | VIL, 5 km out | NKC, 25 km out |
Clocks in Nouakchott are 1 h behind Dakhla right now, so a 1 h 33 min journey lands only 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nouakchott
Crossing from Western Sahara into Mauritania: money changes from the Dirham to the Ouguiya (MRU); sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +222; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dakhla
Dakhla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dakhla Airport (VIL), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Nouakchott
Nouakchott is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport | NKC | 25 km (16 mi) | 11,155 ft | 9 ft |
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Staying in Nouakchott
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Common questions
How far is Nouakchott from Dakhla?
623 km (387 mi) in a straight line, south of Dakhla.
How long does it take to get from Dakhla to Nouakchott by air?
About 1 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dakhla and Nouakchott?
Nouakchott is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Nouakchott against Africa/El_Aaiun).
Which airports are used for Dakhla to Nouakchott flights?
Typically Dakhla Airport (VIL) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
What currency do I need in Nouakchott?
The Ouguiya (MRU).
Where can I stay in Nouakchott?
Our booking partner lists 92 places to stay in Nouakchott, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.