Distance From John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, SNA - NKC Distance

The distance from John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 6174 miles or 9936 kilometers or 5361 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 Santa Ana ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Ana and Nouakchott takes around 14 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport, Santa Ana, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 14 hours 11 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 • SNA - NKC

Kilometers		9936 km
Statute Miles		6174 miles
Nautical Miles		5361 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 11 minutes

John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - SNA to NKC Flight Path

Location of John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Ana to Nouakchott nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Ana, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SNA - NKC

Time difference between Santa Ana (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 8 Hours ahead of Santa Ana.

Location	Local Time
Santa Ana (United States)	2025-01-15, 04:52:03 PST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-01-15, 12:52:03 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

John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA / KSNA) Santa Ana, United States

Destination

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