BOM
Mumbai
India
9,240 km
5,742 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
9,240 km
5,742 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOM NKC
Airport Name Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code BOM NKC
ICAO Code VABB GQNN
City Mumbai Nouakchott
Country India Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 37 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.090000, 72.870000 18.100000, -15.950000

Mumbai (BOM) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, India to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9,240 kilometers (5,742 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 India 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 13:22 in Mumbai, it's 07:52 in Nouakchott. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Mumbai (BOM) follows a heading of 72° (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 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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