Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC): what you need to know
The timezone in Nouakchott is UTC+0, which is four hours ahead of New York.
Your JFK to NKC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between JFK and NKC include:
Blaise Diagne International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
At the moment, ر.ق. 2,097 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 3,571. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to NKC, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JFK to NKC.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near JFK:
Getting from Nouakchott International Airport (NKC) to central Nouakchott
Nouakchott International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Nouakchott. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Nouakchott International Airport (NKC)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Nouakchott based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Nouakchott International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Nouakchott, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JFK to NKC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mauritania
You've seen Nouakchott, now it's time to discover other corners of Mauritania. Travel about 338 kilometres north to Nouadhibou to tick off its popular sights. From Église de Nouadhibou to Nouadhibou boat cemetery and Mosquée Sunah مسجد السنه, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Any journey through Mauritania wouldn't feel complete without exploring Kaedi. Arifondé parc and Mosquée de Kaédi are highlights in this destination, which is about 338 kilometres south-east of Nouakchott.