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Connecting route · Mauritania → Ivory Coast

Flights from Nouakchott to Abidjan

There are no direct flights from Nouakchott to Abidjan. The easiest way is one stop via Bamako or Conakry, about 4h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 58m
NKCABJBKO

Nouakchott to Abidjan at a glance

Fastest journey4h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bamako or Conakry

Best ways to fly from Nouakchott to Abidjan

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
NKC Bamako (BKO) ABJ
Leg 1: Mauritania Airlines · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Mauritania Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 58m
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NKC Conakry (CKY) ABJ
Leg 1: Air France, Asky Airlines, Mauritania Airlines · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 12m
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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
1,919 km1,192 miles
Journey time
4h 58mestimate
Time difference
NoneAbidjan vs Nouakchott
Currency in Abidjan
USD
Airports
NKC → ABJ

Flights from Nouakchott to Abidjan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nouakchott to Abidjan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bamako and Conakry. 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 Nouakchott to Abidjan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,919 km.
Where do you change planes between Nouakchott and Abidjan?
The best connecting points are Bamako (BKO) and Conakry (CKY). Mauritania Airlines flies both legs via Bamako, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nouakchott and Abidjan?
Nouakchott: Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC). Abidjan: Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).

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