Nouadhibou International Airport is a large airport serving Nouadhibou, Mauritania. Its IATA code is NDB and its ICAO code is GQPP. The airport lies at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 7,961 ft (2,427 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Abidjan time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- NDB
- ICAO code
- GQPP
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 24 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- 20.9324, -17.0302
- Time zone
- Africa/Abidjan
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,961 ft · 2,427 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nouadhibou International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NKC Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport | Nouakchott, Mauritania | 312 km · 194 mi |
| VIL Dakhla Airport | Dakhla, Western Sahara | 330 km · 205 mi |
| OUZ Tazadit Airport | Zouérate, Mauritania | 511 km · 318 mi |
| DSS Blaise Diagne International Airport | Dakar, Senegal | 696 km · 432 mi |
| VDE El Hierro Airport | El Hierro Island, Spain | 770 km · 478 mi |
| SID Amílcar Cabral International Airport | Espargos, Cape Verde | 778 km · 483 mi |
| EUN Laayoune Hassan I International Airport | El Aaiún, Western Sahara | 791 km · 492 mi |
| LPA Gran Canaria Airport | Gran Canaria Island, Spain | 796 km · 495 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from NDB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,572 | 2,220 | 1,929 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,687 | 2,291 | 1,991 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,938 | 2,447 | 2,126 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,837 | 3,005 | 2,612 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,736 | 3,564 | 3,097 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,874 | 3,650 | 3,172 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,696 | 4,160 | 3,615 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,157 | 4,447 | 3,865 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,331 | 4,556 | 3,959 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,458 | 5,255 | 4,567 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 9,294 | 5,775 | 5,018 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,710 | 6,034 | 5,243 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,704 | 7,272 | 6,319 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 13,145 | 8,168 | 7,098 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,276 | 8,249 | 7,169 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 18,161 | 11,285 | 9,806 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | RDO | 886.100 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nouadhibou International Airport?
The IATA code of Nouadhibou International Airport is NDB and its ICAO code is GQPP.
Where is Nouadhibou International Airport located?
Nouadhibou International Airport is in Nouadhibou, Dakhlet Nouadhibou Region, Mauritania, at 20.9324, -17.0302.
What time zone is Nouadhibou International Airport in?
Nouadhibou International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Abidjan. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Nouadhibou International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 7,961 ft (2,427 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nouadhibou International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC), about 312 km (194 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.