Nouakchott, Mauritania
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12 airlines fly nonstop from NKC. Route counts are per destination.
Dig straight through the Earth and the nearest airport to where you come out is Touho Airport, New Caledonia.
of the world's airports sit higher than NKC.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 / 34 | 11,155 ft 3,400 m | 197 ft | Concrete | Lit |
| 06 / 24 | 7,875 ft 2,400 m | 148 ft | Concrete | Lit |
A runway is named after its compass heading divided by ten: 09 points east (090°) and 27 west (270°). L, C and R mark the left, centre and right of parallel runways.