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Connecting route · Mauritania → Egypt

Flights from Nouakchott to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Nouakchott to Cairo. 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
NKCCAITUN

Nouakchott to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tunis or Casablanca

Best ways to fly from Nouakchott to Cairo

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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NKC Tunis (TUN) CAI
Leg 1: Mauritania Airlines, Tunisair · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Tunisair
One airline, one ticket ~9h 14m
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NKC Casablanca (CMN) CAI
Leg 1: Mauritania Airlines, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~9h 28m
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NKC Algiers (ALG) CAI
Leg 1: Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air Algérie, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~9h 22m
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NKC Istanbul (IST) CAI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 13m
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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
4,937 km3,066 miles
Journey time
9h 14mestimate
Time difference
+2hCairo vs Nouakchott
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
NKC → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Nouakchott to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nouakchott to Cairo?
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 Nouakchott to Cairo?
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 Nouakchott and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Tunis (TUN), Casablanca (CMN), Algiers (ALG) and Istanbul (IST). Mauritania Airlines flies both legs via Tunis, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nouakchott and Cairo?
Nouakchott: Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Cairo?
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Nouakchott.

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