Distance From Jirah Air Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Jirah Air Base () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3485 miles or 5608 kilometers or 3026 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 Al Mahdum ( Syria ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Mahdum and Nouakchott takes around 8 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jirah Air Base, Al Mahdum, Syria to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 8 hours 0 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 • - NKC

Kilometers		5608 km
Statute Miles		3485 miles
Nautical Miles		3026 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 0 minutes

Jirah Air Base to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

Location of Jirah Air Base & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Al Mahdum to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Al Mahdum, Syria and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

Time difference between Al Mahdum (Syria) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Al Mahdum.

Location	Local Time
Al Mahdum (Syria)	2025-04-05, 08:37:57 +03
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-04-05, 05:37:57 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

Jirah Air Base ( / OS62) Al Mahdum, Syria

Destination

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