Distance From Cairns International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, CNS - NKC Distance

The distance from Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 11230 miles or 18072 kilometers or 9752 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 Cairns ( Australia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairns and Nouakchott takes around 25 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cairns International Airport, Cairns, Australia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 25 hours 49 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 • CNS - NKC

Kilometers		18072 km
Statute Miles		11230 miles
Nautical Miles		9752 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		25 hours 49 minutes

Cairns International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - CNS to NKC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CNS - NKC

Time difference between Cairns (Australia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 10 Hours behind Cairns.

Location	Local Time
Cairns (Australia)	2024-12-17, 07:52:51 AEST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2024-12-16, 21:52:51 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

Cairns International Airport (CNS / YBCS) Cairns, Australia

Destination

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