Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

IATA CodeNKC

ICAO CodeGQNO

Country Mauritania

Aerial view of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) in Nouakchott

Nouakchott, Mauritania

Location

UTC

Timezone

18.3100 N, -15.9697 W

Coordinates

9 ft (3 m)

Elevation

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What is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC/GQNO) is Large Airport serving Nouakchott in Mauritania. Located at coordinates 18.3100 N, 15.9697 W, the airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

24°C

Clear

Feels Like 16°C

Humidity61%

Wind22 km/h

Visibility10 km

Local Time

22:15:21

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone

UTC

Region: Mauritania

Continent: Africa

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Where is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere

ContinentAfrica

Country

Mauritania (MR)

CityNouakchott

Latitude18.31

Longitude-15.969722

Coordinates18.31° N, 15.969722° W

Elevation9 ft (3 m)

GPS CodeGQNO

Region CodeMR-NKC

Location Map

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Runways at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

16/34

Primary

Length

3,400 m11,155 ft

Width

60 m197 ft

Surface

Concrete

16/34

Runway 2

Length

3,400 m11,155 ft

Width

60 m197 ft

Surface

Concrete

06/24

Runway 3

Length

2,400 m7,874 ft

Width

45 m148 ft

Surface

Concrete

06/24

Runway 4

Length

2,400 m7,874 ft

Width

45 m148 ft

Surface

Concrete

Radio Frequencies at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

Type	Frequency	Description
ATIS (en)	127.700 MHz	-
ATIS (fr)	126.600 MHz	-
SMC	121.700 MHz	GND
TWR	118.400 MHz	-

About Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is an international airport serving Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania. It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of the city. The airport opened in June 2016 as the replacement for Nouakchott International Airport.

Airport Analysis for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance to Major Cities

Flight distances and estimated travel times from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to major world cities.

Madrid

Spain

2,724 km3 h 24 m flight

Rome

Italy

3,758 km4 h 42 m flight

Paris

France

3,775 km4 h 43 m flight

London

United Kingdom

3,945 km4 h 56 m flight

Amsterdam

Netherlands

4,200 km5 h 15 m flight

Berlin

Germany

4,578 km5 h 43 m flight

Cairo

Egypt

4,927 km6 h 10 m flight

Istanbul

Turkey

4,949 km6 h 11 m flight

New York

United States

6,020 km7 h 32 m flight

Moscow

Russia

6,090 km7 h 37 m flight

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

7,316 km9 h 9 m flight

Mumbai

India

9,237 km11 h 33 m flight

Nearby Cities to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

Explore cities in Mauritania that are easily accessible from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. Discover nearby destinations with estimated driving distances and times.

TeyarettNouakchott-Nord

20 km20 min drive

Tevragh-ZeinaNouakchott-Ouest

22 km22 min drive

KsarNouakchott-Ouest

23 km23 min drive

RiyadNouakchott-Sud

23 km23 min drive

SebkhaNouakchott-Ouest

26 km26 min drive

NouakchottNouakchott-Ouest

26 km26 min drive

ToujouonineNouakchott-Nord

27 km27 min drive

ArafatNouakchott-Sud

29 km29 min drive

Dar-NaimNouakchott-Nord

31 km31 min drive

IouikDakhlet Nouadhibou

175 km2 h 55 m drive

RossoTrarza

200 km3 h 20 m drive

TékaneTrarza

201 km3 h 21 m drive

LegatTrarza

211 km3 h 31 m drive

AkjoujtInchiri

231 km3 h 51 m drive

’Elb el JmelBrakna

256 km4 h 16 m drive

AlegBrakna

259 km4 h 19 m drive

CansadoDakhlet Nouadhibou

304 km5 h 4 m drive

BofalBrakna

312 km5 h 12 m drive

Sori MaléBrakna

313 km5 h 13 m drive

NouadhibouDakhlet Nouadhibou

313 km5 h 13 m drive

KaédiGorgol

355 km5 h 55 m drive

Closest Regions to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Nouakchott-Ouest13

18 km4 cities

Nouakchott-Nord14

23 km3 cities

Nouakchott-Sud15

38 km2 cities

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Inchiri12

200 km2 airports

Dakhlet Nouadhibou08

256 km1 airports

Brakna05

319 km3 airports

Adrar07

375 km3 airports

Gorgol04

441 km1 airports

Assaba03

501 km2 airports

Guidimaka10

521 km1 airports

Tagant09

641 km2 airports

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Juba International Airport (JUB)

Juba, South Sudan

5,374 km

Hato International Airport (CUR)

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5,707 km

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)

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3,271 km

Pisa International Airport (PSA)

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3,745 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?

The IATA code for Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is NKC. The ICAO code is GQNO. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.

Where is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport located?

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The airport's coordinates are 18.3100 N, -15.9697 W.

What is the timezone at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.

What is the elevation of Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport?

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is located at an elevation of 9 feet (3 meters) above sea level.