CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,175 km
4,458 miles
NDB
Nouadhibou
Mauritania
Distance
7,175 km
4,458 mi / 3,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT NDB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nouadhibou International Airport
IATA Code CPT NDB
ICAO Code FACT GQPP
City Cape Town Nouadhibou
Country South Africa Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 151 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 20.930000, -17.030000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nouadhibou (NDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) in Nouadhibou, Mauritania is 7,175 kilometers (4,458 miles / 3,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Mauritania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:20 in Cape Town, it's 14:20 in Nouadhibou.

The return flight from Nouadhibou (NDB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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