NKC
Nouakchott
Mauritania
7,200 km
4,474 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
7,200 km
4,474 mi / 3,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NKC ORD
Airport Name Nouakchott International Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code NKC ORD
ICAO Code GQNN KORD
City Nouakchott Chicago
Country Mauritania United States
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Chicago
Elevation 13 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 18.100000, -15.950000 41.980000, -87.910000

Nouakchott (NKC) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott, Mauritania to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 7,200 kilometers (4,474 miles / 3,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Nouakchott, it's 05:23 in Chicago. With a 6-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 Chicago (ORD) to Nouakchott (NKC) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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