Distance From Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, SFM - NKC Distance

The distance from Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 3601 miles or 5795 kilometers or 3127 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 Sanford ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sanford and Nouakchott takes around 8 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport, Sanford, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 8 hours 16 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 • SFM - NKC

Kilometers		5795 km
Statute Miles		3601 miles
Nautical Miles		3127 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 16 minutes

Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - SFM to NKC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SFM - NKC

Time difference between Sanford (United States) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 4 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 4 Hours ahead of Sanford.

Location	Local Time
Sanford (United States)	2025-05-14, 12:54:19 EDT
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-05-14, 16:54:19 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

Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM / KSFM) Sanford, United States

Destination

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