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Flights from Cairo to Nouakchott
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Nouakchott. The easiest way is one stop via Tunis or Casablanca, about 9h 14m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 14m
Cairo to Nouakchott at a glance
Fastest journey9h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tunis or Casablanca
Best ways to fly from Cairo to Nouakchott
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CAI Casablanca (CMN) NKC
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Mauritania Airlines, Royal Air Maroc
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,937 km3,066 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 14mestimate
- Time difference
- -2hNouakchott vs Cairo
- Currency in Nouakchott
- USD
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → NKC
Flights from Cairo to Nouakchott: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Nouakchott?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tunis, Casablanca and Algiers. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Nouakchott?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,937 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Nouakchott?
The best connecting points are Tunis (TUN), Casablanca (CMN), Algiers (ALG) and Istanbul (IST). EgyptAir flies both legs via Tunis, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Nouakchott?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Nouakchott: Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Nouakchott?
Nouakchott is 2 hours behind Cairo.
