Distance From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, DCA - NKC Distance

The distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3891 miles or 6261 kilometers or 3379 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 Washington ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington and Nouakchott takes around 8 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 8 hours 56 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 • DCA - NKC

Kilometers		6261 km
Statute Miles		3891 miles
Nautical Miles		3379 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 56 minutes

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - DCA to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Washington, United States and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DCA - NKC

Time difference between Washington (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 5 Hours ahead of Washington.

Location	Local Time
Washington (United States)	2025-01-15, 06:50:54 EST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-01-15, 11:50:54 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

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA) Washington, United States

Destination

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