NKC — Nouakchott International Airport

NKC is the IATA airport code for Nouakchott International Airport, Mauritania. Local time zone: Africa/Nouakchott. Below: where it is and how to get into town.

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NKC is the IATA airport code for Nouakchott International Airport, Mauritania. IATA codes are three-letter identifiers assigned to airports worldwide by the International Air Transport Association — they're what you see on boarding passes, baggage tags, and booking sites. Below: where NKC is, what timezone it operates in, and how to sort your transfer, lounge access, and car rental before you land.

NKC airport at a glance
Fact	Detail
IATA code	NKC
Airport	Nouakchott International Airport
Country	Mauritania
Coordinates	18.0981° N, 15.9520° W
Timezone	Africa/Nouakchott

Nouakchott International Airport is served by NKC in Mauritania.

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NKC airport code — common questions

What airport has the code NKC?

NKC is the IATA code for Nouakchott International Airport, Mauritania. You'll see NKC on boarding passes, baggage tags, and flight-booking sites whenever this airport is the origin or destination.

Where is NKC airport located?

NKC serves Nouakchott International Airport, Mauritania, at approximately 18.0981° N, 15.9520° W.

How do I get from NKC into the city?

Pre-booked private transfers are the most predictable option — fixed price, driver tracking your flight, no taxi-line haggling. Compare partner quotes for Nouakchott International Airport on this page. Ride-hail and licensed taxis are the usual fallback where available.

What timezone is NKC in?

NKC operates on the Africa/Nouakchott timezone. Flight departure boards always show local time.