Distance From Semporna Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, SMM - NKC Distance

The distance from Semporna Airport (SMM) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 8966 miles or 14429 kilometers or 7786 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 Semporna ( Malaysia ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Semporna and Nouakchott takes around 20 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Semporna Airport, Semporna, Malaysia to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 20 hours 36 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 • SMM - NKC

Kilometers		14429 km
Statute Miles		8966 miles
Nautical Miles		7786 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 36 minutes

Semporna Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - SMM to NKC Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Semporna, Malaysia and Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMM - NKC

Time difference between Semporna (Malaysia) and Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8 Hours.
Nouakchott time is 8 Hours behind Semporna.

Location	Local Time
Semporna (Malaysia)	2025-03-27, 16:35:16 +08
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-03-27, 08:35:16 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

Semporna Airport (SMM / WBKA) Semporna, Malaysia

Destination

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