JFK
New York
United States
6,016 km
3,738 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
6,016 km
3,738 mi / 3,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

JFK NKC
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code JFK NKC
ICAO Code KJFK GQNN
City New York Nouakchott
Country United States Mauritania
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 13 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 18.100000, -15.950000

New York (JFK) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 6,016 kilometers (3,738 miles / 3,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 United States with Mauritania. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in New York, it's 11:22 in Nouakchott. The 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 York (JFK) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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