MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
7,173 km
4,457 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
7,173 km
4,457 mi / 3,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
308°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

MPM NKC
Airport Name Maputo Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code MPM NKC
ICAO Code FQMA GQNN
City Maputo Nouakchott
Country Mozambique Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 145 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 18.100000, -15.950000

Maputo (MPM) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 7,173 kilometers (4,457 miles / 3,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Mozambique with Mauritania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:32 in Maputo, it's 08:32 in Nouakchott.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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