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Connecting route · Mauritania → France

Flights from Nouakchott to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Nouakchott to Lyon. 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
NKCLYSCMN

Nouakchott to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey7h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Casablanca or Algiers

Best ways to fly from Nouakchott to Lyon

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 Casablanca (CMN) LYS
Leg 1: Mauritania Airlines, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Air Arabia Maroc, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France
One airline, one ticket ~7h 03m
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NKC Algiers (ALG) LYS
Leg 1: Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air Algérie, ASL Airlines France, Transavia France
One airline, one ticket ~7h 15m
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NKC Tunis (TUN) LYS
Leg 1: Mauritania Airlines, Tunisair · Leg 2: Nouvelair, Transavia France, Tunisair
One airline, one ticket ~7h 58m
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NKC Paris (CDG) LYS
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France
One airline, one ticket ~7h 47m
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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
3,627 km2,252 miles
Journey time
7h 03mestimate
Time difference
+1hLyon vs Nouakchott
Currency in Lyon
EUR
Airports
NKC → LYS, GNB

Flights from Nouakchott to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nouakchott to Lyon?
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 Nouakchott to Lyon?
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 Nouakchott and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Casablanca (CMN), Algiers (ALG), Tunis (TUN) and Paris (CDG). Mauritania Airlines flies both legs via Casablanca, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nouakchott and Lyon?
Nouakchott: Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Lyon?
Lyon is 1 hour ahead of Nouakchott.

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