There are 7 ways to get from Abuja to Nouakchott by plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
best- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane ABV - NKC
16h 12m$453–1,586Drive 3,486.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Abuja to Nouakchottcar 3,486.1 km
2d 10h$132–191Bus via Nouakchott
- Take the bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
- Take the bus from Bamako to Nouakchottbus
2d 16h$184–249Taxi to Minna Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Abuja to Minna Airport (MXJ)taxi
- Fly from Minna Airport (MXJ) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane MXJ - NKC
30h 47m$209–836Taxi to Yakubu Gowon Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Abuja to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)taxi
- Fly from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) to Nouakchott (NKC)plane JOS - NKC
34h 25m$213–841Bus
- Take the bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
- Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus
2d 20h$146–230Bus via Lomé
- Take the bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Lomébus
- Take the bus from Lomé to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
- Take the bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Nouakchottbus
3d
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Nouakchott (NKC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Abuja to Nouakchott is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 2 days 10h.
The fastest way to get from Abuja to Nouakchott is to fly which takes 16h 12m and costs $450 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Abuja to Nouakchott. However, there are services departing from Abuja and arriving at Nouakchott via Jibowu, Cotonou, Abou Ka Yoro and Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Abuja and Nouakchott is 2774 km. The road distance is 3486.1 km.
The best way to get from Abuja to Nouakchott without a car is to bus via Nouakchott which takes 2 days 16h and costs $180 - $250.
It takes approximately 16h 12m to get from Abuja to Nouakchott, including transfers.
Abuja to Nouakchott bus services, operated by ABC Transport, depart from Abuja station.
The best way to get from Abuja to Nouakchott is to fly which takes 16h 12m and costs $450 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can bus via Nouakchott, which costs $180 - $250 and takes 2 days 16h.
Abuja to Nouakchott bus services, operated by ABC Transport, arrive at Jibowu Terminal station.
Nouakchott is 1h behind Abuja. It is currently 11:02 PM in Abuja and 10:02 PM in Nouakchott.
What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and Nouakchott, Mauritania?
Royal Air Maroc flies from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Nouakchott (NKC) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Abuja to Nouakchott via Abuja, Jibowu Terminal, Jibowu, Cotonou, Bamako, Abou Ka Yoro, Sonef, Bamako, and Nouakchott in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- flyasky.com
Flights from Minna Airport to Nouakchott via Lagos, Banjul
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minna Airport to Nouakchott via Lagos, Conakry
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,300
Flights from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Nouakchott via Lagos, Banjul
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Nouakchott via Lagos, Conakry
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,400
- Phone
- +234 813 986 2090
- [email protected]
- Website
- abctransport.com
Bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
Bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
Bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Estimated price
- $13–21
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Abuja to Nouakchott is 3486 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Abuja to Nouakchott.
There are 73+ hotels available in Nouakchott.

