NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
5,980 km
3,716 miles
OUZ
Zouerate
Mauritania
Distance
5,980 km
3,716 mi / 3,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
300°
west northwest

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NBO OUZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Tazadit Airport
IATA Code NBO OUZ
ICAO Code HKJK GQPZ
City Nairobi Zouerate
Country Kenya Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,129 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 22.760000, -12.480000

Nairobi (NBO) to Zouerate (OUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Tazadit Airport (OUZ) in Zouerate, Mauritania is 5,980 kilometers (3,716 miles / 3,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in Nairobi, it's 05:09 in Zouerate. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,201 feet between the two airports. Tazadit Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zouerate (OUZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tazadit Airport (OUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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