BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,228 km
7,598 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
12,228 km
7,598 mi / 6,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
295°
west northwest

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BKK NKC
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code BKK NKC
ICAO Code VTBS GQNN
City Bangkok Nouakchott
Country Thailand Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 18.100000, -15.950000

Bangkok (BKK) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 12,228 kilometers (7,598 miles / 6,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand 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 08:50 in Bangkok, it's 01:50 in Nouakchott. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 67° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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