Distance From Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, HEL - NKC Distance

The distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3530 miles or 5681 kilometers or 3066 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 Helsinki ( Finland ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Helsinki and Nouakchott takes around 8 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 8 hours 6 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 • HEL - NKC

Kilometers		5681 km
Statute Miles		3530 miles
Nautical Miles		3066 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 6 minutes

Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - HEL to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Helsinki, Finland and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HEL - NKC

Time difference between Helsinki (Finland) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Helsinki.

Location	Local Time
Helsinki (Finland)	2025-05-12, 10:01:20 EEST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-05-12, 07:01:20 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

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland

Destination

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