DEL
New Delhi
India
9,343 km
5,805 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
9,343 km
5,805 mi / 5,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
287°
west northwest

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DEL NKC
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code DEL NKC
ICAO Code VIDP GQNN
City New Delhi Nouakchott
Country India Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 777 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 18.100000, -15.950000

New Delhi (DEL) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 9,343 kilometers (5,805 miles / 5,045 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 00:38 in New Delhi, it's 19:08 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 New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 62° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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