AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,211 km
2,616 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
4,211 km
2,616 mi / 2,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
213°
south southwest

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AMS NKC
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code AMS NKC
ICAO Code EHAM GQNN
City Amsterdam Nouakchott
Country Netherlands Mauritania
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation -11 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 18.100000, -15.950000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 4,211 kilometers (2,616 miles / 2,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Netherlands 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 12:23 in Amsterdam, it's 11:23 in Nouakchott.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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