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Flights from Lyon to Nouakchott
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Nouakchott. The easiest way is one stop via Casablanca or Algiers, about 7h 03m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 03m
Lyon to Nouakchott at a glance
Fastest journey7h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Casablanca or Algiers
Best ways to fly from Lyon 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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LYS Casablanca (CMN) NKC
Leg 1: Air Arabia Maroc, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France · Leg 2: Mauritania Airlines, Royal Air Maroc
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LYS Algiers (ALG) NKC
Leg 1: Air Algérie, ASL Airlines France, Transavia France · Leg 2: Air Algérie
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LYS Tunis (TUN) NKC
Leg 1: Nouvelair, Transavia France, Tunisair · Leg 2: Mauritania Airlines, Tunisair
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
- 3,627 km2,252 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 03mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hNouakchott vs Lyon
- Currency in Nouakchott
- USD
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → NKC
Flights from Lyon to Nouakchott: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Nouakchott?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Casablanca, Algiers and Tunis. 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 Lyon to Nouakchott?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,627 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Nouakchott?
The best connecting points are Casablanca (CMN), Algiers (ALG), Tunis (TUN) and Paris (CDG). Air Arabia Maroc flies both legs via Casablanca, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Nouakchott?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Nouakchott: Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Nouakchott?
Nouakchott is 1 hour behind Lyon.





