DKR to NKC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 428 km (266 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (NKC to DKR).
How far is it from Dakar to Nouakchott?
The great-circle distance between Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) is 428 km (266 mi, 231 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 DKR to NKC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NKC is roughly north of DKR.
How is the DKR to NKC route written in code?
The pair is written DKR-NKC in IATA codes and GOOY-GQNO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is DKR (GOOY), Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is NKC (GQNO).
| DKR | NKC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
| ICAO code | GOOY | GQNO |
| Country | Senegal | Mauritania |
| Elevation | 85 ft | 9 ft |
| Rank by connections | #241 | #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.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 76 ft (23 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DKR to NKC
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN | Senegal Airlines | SGG | - | Active |
| L6 | Mauritania Airlines International | MAI | - | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | 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 Dakar from Nouakchott?
Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) are 428 km (266 mi, 231 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DKR to NKC?
A typical nonstop flight between DKR and NKC takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NKC from DKR?
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) lies roughly north of Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR).
Which airlines fly DKR to NKC?
3 airlines appear on the DKR-NKC route in the open dataset, including Senegal Airlines, Mauritania Airlines International, Turkish Airlines.
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