ALG
Algiers
Algeria
2,791 km
1,734 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
2,791 km
1,734 mi / 1,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
227°
southwest

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ALG NKC
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code ALG NKC
ICAO Code DAAG GQNN
City Algiers Nouakchott
Country Algeria Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 82 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 18.100000, -15.950000

Algiers (ALG) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 2,791 kilometers (1,734 miles / 1,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Algiers, it's 15:48 in Nouakchott.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 38° (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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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