Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
Nouakschott · MauritaniaICAO GQNO
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is an airport serving Nouakschott, Mauritania, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 18° 18' 36.0" N, 15° 58' 11.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 meters) above sea level. With 9 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Nouakchott (GMT+0).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from NKC
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DKR | Dakar, Senegal | 265 mi | 1h 0m | short-haul | 109 kg | View |
| CMN | Casablanca, Morocco | 1,159 mi | 2h 52m | medium-haul | 291 kg | View |
| BKO | Bamako, Mali | 666 mi | 1h 46m | short-haul | 273 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 2,356 mi | 5h 8m | medium-haul | 569 kg | View |
| CKY | Conakry, Guinea | 621 mi | 1h 41m | short-haul | 255 kg | View |
| LPA | Gran Canaria, Spain | 663 mi | 1h 45m | short-haul | 272 kg | View |
| NDB | Nouadhibou, Mauritania | 193 mi | 0h 52m | short-haul | 79 kg | View |
| OUZ | Zouerat, Mauritania | 380 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 156 kg | View |
| TUN | Tunis, Tunisia | 2,040 mi | 4h 32m | medium-haul | 512 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at NKC
7 active airlines serving Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouadhibou International Airport | NDB | Nouadhibou | Mauritania | 311 km |
| Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport | DKR | Dakar | Senegal | 427 km |
| Banjul International Airport | BJL | Banjul | Gambia | 555 km |
| Tazadit Airport | OUZ | Zouerat | Mauritania | 612 km |
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Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 18° 18' 36.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 15° 58' 11.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 18.310000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -15.969722
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Nouakchott
- UTC Offset
- GMT+0
- Current Local Time
- 06:32 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 9 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 3 m
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