Flights to Nouakchott
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,155 ft, NKC can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 9 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Nouakchott
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott to Bamako | Mali | 1,052 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Nouakchott to Dakar | Senegal | 408 km (254 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Nouakchott to Conakry | Guinea | 982 km (610 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Nouakchott to Camayenne | Guinea | 982 km (610 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Nouakchott to Monrovia | Liberia | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Nouakchott to Pikine | Senegal | 399 km (248 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Nouakchott to Bobo-Dioulasso | Burkina Faso | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Nouakchott to Freetown | Sierra Leone | 1,108 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Nouakchott to Korhogo | Ivory Coast | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Nouakchott to Bissau | Guinea-Bissau | 693 km (431 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Nouakchott to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Spain | 1,115 km (693 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Nouakchott to Serekunda | Gambia | 522 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Nouakchott to Guédiawaye | Senegal | 398 km (247 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Nouakchott to Thiès | Senegal | 380 km (236 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Nouakchott to Rufisque | Senegal | 399 km (248 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Nouakchott to Mbour | Senegal | 421 km (261 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Nouakchott to Thiès Nones | Senegal | 382 km (237 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Nouakchott to Ziguinchor | Senegal | 614 km (382 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Nouakchott to Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Spain | 1,155 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Nouakchott to Laayoune | Western Sahara | 1,047 km (650 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Nouakchott to Kayes | Mali | 631 km (392 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Nouakchott to Manéah | Guinea | 969 km (602 mi) | about 2 h |
| Nouakchott to Shanghai | China | 12,895 km (8,012 mi) | about 17 h 17 min |
| Nouakchott to Chongqing | China | 11,892 km (7,390 mi) | about 16 h |
| Nouakchott to Chengdu | China | 11,624 km (7,223 mi) | about 15 h 39 min |
| Nouakchott to Guangzhou | China | 12,847 km (7,983 mi) | about 17 h 13 min |
| Nouakchott to Shenzhen | China | 12,952 km (8,048 mi) | about 17 h 21 min |
| Nouakchott to Lagos | Nigeria | 2,467 km (1,533 mi) | about 3 h 55 min |
| Nouakchott to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 12,945 km (8,043 mi) | about 17 h 21 min |
| Nouakchott to Wuhan | China | 12,427 km (7,722 mi) | about 16 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Nouakchott?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is the closest large airport at 25 km (16 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is NKC from Nouakchott city centre?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Nouakchott on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.