CMN to NKC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 1,871 km (1,162 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (NKC to CMN).
How far is it from Casablanca to Nouakchott?
The great-circle distance between Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 1,871 km (1,162 mi, 1,010 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CMN to NKC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NKC is roughly southwest of CMN.
How is the CMN to NKC route written in code?
The pair is written CMN-NKC in IATA codes and GMMN-GQNO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Mohammed V International Airport is CMN (GMMN), Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is NKC (GQNO).
| CMN | NKC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Mohammed V International Airport | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
| ICAO code | GMMN | GQNO |
| Country | Morocco | Mauritania |
| Elevation | 656 ft | 9 ft |
| Rank by connections | #128 | #836 |
Both ICAO codes start with G, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western reaches of Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NKC sits 647 ft (197 m) lower than CMN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMN to NKC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Royal Air Maroc | RAM | Royalair Maroc | Active |
| L6 | Mauritania Airlines International | MAI | - | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Casablanca from Nouakchott?
Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) are 1,871 km (1,162 mi, 1,010 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMN to NKC?
A typical nonstop flight between CMN and NKC takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NKC from CMN?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) lies roughly southwest of Mohammed V International Airport (CMN).
Which airlines fly CMN to NKC?
2 airlines appear on the CMN-NKC route in the open dataset, including Royal Air Maroc, Mauritania Airlines International.
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