Distance From Thompson Field to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

The distance from Thompson Field () to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 4973 miles or 8002 kilometers or 4318 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 Canton ( United States ) to Nouakchott ( Mauritania )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Canton and Nouakchott takes around 11 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thompson Field, Canton, United States to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport, Nouakchott, Mauritania is 11 hours 25 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 • - NKC

Kilometers		8002 km
Statute Miles		4973 miles
Nautical Miles		4318 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 25 minutes

Thompson Field to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport Flight Route Map - to NKC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NKC

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

Location	Local Time
Canton (United States)	2025-01-08, 17:43:37 EST
Nouakchott (Mauritania)	2025-01-08, 22:43:37 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

Thompson Field ( / 1TA7) Canton, United States

Destination

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