DKR
Dakar
Senegal
408 km
254 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
408 km
254 mi / 220 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DKR NKC
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code DKR NKC
ICAO Code GOOY GQNN
City Dakar Nouakchott
Country Senegal Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 85 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 18.100000, -15.950000

Dakar (DKR) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 408 kilometers (254 miles / 220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:06 in Dakar, it's 05:06 in Nouakchott.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 204° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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