Travelling from Washington DC to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC): What you need to know
The timezone in Nouakchott is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport is located in Nouakchott.
Your flight from Washington DC to NKC won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of the departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Break up your flight from Washington DC to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and NKC include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)
IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is around 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
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Flights departing from BWI make it to their destination on schedule 77% of the time.
Getting from Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Nouakchott. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
$1,291 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,451. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to NKC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Washington DC to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC). January is when most people travel to Nouakchott. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in November.
Lock in a Washington DC to NKC plane ticket departing in October if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nouakchott to range from 25ºC to 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Nouakchott Oumtounsy International Airport in January when temperatures are between 15ºC and 31ºC.
More about Nouakchott
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Your visit to Nouakchott won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Ancient Ksour of Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt and Oualata, Terjit Oasis and Koumbi Saleh.