Distance From Mtwara Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, MYW - NKC Distance

The distance from Mtwara Airport (MYW) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4309 miles or 6935 kilometers or 3742 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 Mtwara ( Tanzania ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mtwara and Nouakchott takes around 9 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mtwara Airport, Mtwara, Tanzania to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9 hours 54 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 • MYW - NKC

Kilometers		6935 km
Statute Miles		4309 miles
Nautical Miles		3742 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 54 minutes

Mtwara Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - MYW to NKC Flight Path

Location of Mtwara Airport & Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Mtwara, Tanzania and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MYW - NKC

Time difference between Mtwara (Tanzania) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 3 Hours behind Mtwara.

Location	Local Time
Mtwara (Tanzania)	2025-01-03, 21:49:25 EAT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-01-03, 18:49:25 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

Mtwara Airport (MYW / HTMT) Mtwara, Tanzania

Destination

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