EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
4,340 km
2,697 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
4,340 km
2,697 mi / 2,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/London
Heading
199°
south southwest

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EDI NKC
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code EDI NKC
ICAO Code EGPH GQNN
City Edinburgh Nouakchott
Country United Kingdom Mauritania
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 135 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 18.100000, -15.950000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 4,340 kilometers (2,697 miles / 2,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 United Kingdom with Mauritania. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:23 in Edinburgh, it's 03:23 in Nouakchott.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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