CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
4,816 km
2,993 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
4,816 km
2,993 mi / 2,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
222°
southwest

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CPH NKC
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code CPH NKC
ICAO Code EKCH GQNN
City Copenhagen Nouakchott
Country Denmark Mauritania
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 17 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 18.100000, -15.950000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 4,816 kilometers (2,993 miles / 2,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Denmark 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 21:13 in Copenhagen, it's 20:13 in Nouakchott.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 23° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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