LAD
Luanda
Angola
4,387 km
2,726 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
4,387 km
2,726 mi / 2,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LAD NKC
Airport Name Quatro De Fevereiro Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code LAD NKC
ICAO Code FNLU GQNN
City Luanda Nouakchott
Country Angola Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Luanda Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 243 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -8.860000, 13.230000 18.100000, -15.950000

Luanda (LAD) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 4,387 kilometers (2,726 miles / 2,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Angola with Mauritania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:41 in Luanda, it's 05:41 in Nouakchott.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Luanda (LAD) follows a heading of 131° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) and Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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