NAN
Nadi
Fiji
18,598 km
11,556 miles
NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
Distance
18,598 km
11,556 mi / 10,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
86°
east

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NAN NKC
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Nouakchott International Airport
IATA Code NAN NKC
ICAO Code NFFN GQNN
City Nadi Nouakchott
Country Fiji Mauritania
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 59 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 18.100000, -15.950000

Nadi (NAN) to Nouakchott (NKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania is 18,598 kilometers (11,556 miles / 10,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Nadi, it's 04:17 in Nouakchott. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nouakchott (NKC) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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