KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
6,552 km
4,071 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
6,552 km
4,071 mi / 3,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

KWI NKC
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code KWI NKC
ICAO Code OKKK GQNN
City Kuwait City Nouakchott
Country Kuwait Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 206 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 18.100000, -15.950000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 6,552 kilometers (4,071 miles / 3,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:27 in Kuwait City, it's 05:27 in Nouakchott. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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