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Nearest Airport to Nouakchott: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Nouakchott is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), about 25 km (16 mi) away.
Closest airport
NKC
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
25 km · 16 mi · ~27 min by car
Airports near Nouakchott
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Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International AirportNKC 25 km16 mi · ~27 minNouakchott, Mauritania · International
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- 2 XLS 232 km144 mi · ~4 h 09 min
- 3 NDB 335 km208 mi · ~5 h 59 min
- 4 MAX 396 km246 mi · ~7 h 04 min
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Blaise Diagne International AirportDSS 397 km247 mi · ~7 h 06 min
Dakar, Senegal · International
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Léopold Sédar Senghor International AirportDKR 405 km252 mi · ~7 h 14 minDakar, Senegal · International · no scheduled flights
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Atar International AirportATR 409 km254 mi · ~7 h 18 minAtar, Mauritania · Regional · no scheduled flights
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- 8 KLC 438 km272 mi · ~7 h 49 min
- 9 BXE 519 km323 mi · ~9 h 16 min
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Nouakchott; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Nouakchott?
The nearest airport to Nouakchott is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), about 25 km (16 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Nouakchott?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 25 km from Nouakchott in a straight line — roughly 27 min by car.
What other airports are near Nouakchott?
Saint Louis Airport (XLS) — 232 km, Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) — 335 km and Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) — 396 km.
How long does it take to get from Nouakchott to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?
About 27 min by car for the 25 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.