Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Nouakchott flights
Nouakchott lies 1,155 km (718 mi) south of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 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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| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Nouakchott | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Mauritania |
| Population | 211,359 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) | UTC+0 (Africa/Nouakchott) |
| Nearest large airport | TFN, 9 km out | NKC, 25 km out |
Clocks in Nouakchott are 1 h behind Santa Cruz de Tenerife right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands only 1 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nouakchott
Crossing from Spain into Mauritania: money changes from the Euro 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,404-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 56 km).
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
Our booking partner lists 92 places to stay in Nouakchott. Of the 54 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (26), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,405 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nouakchott from Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
1,155 km (718 mi) in a straight line, south of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Nouakchott by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Nouakchott?
Nouakchott is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Nouakchott against Atlantic/Canary).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Nouakchott flights?
Typically Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) 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.