Distance From Balkanabat Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport, BKN - NIM Distance

The distance from Balkanabat Airport (BKN) to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 3629 miles or 5841 kilometers or 3152 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Balkanabat ( Turkmenistan ) to Niamey ( Niger )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Balkanabat and Niamey takes around 8 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Balkanabat Airport, Balkanabat, Turkmenistan to Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger is 8 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BKN - NIM

Kilometers		5841 km
Statute Miles		3629 miles
Nautical Miles		3152 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 20 minutes

Balkanabat Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport Flight Route Map - BKN to NIM Flight Path

Location of Balkanabat Airport & Diori Hamani International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Balkanabat to Niamey nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Balkanabat, Turkmenistan and Niamey, Niger. .

Nonstop flight route between Balkanabat, Turkmenistan and Niamey, Niger.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BKN - NIM

Time difference between Balkanabat (Turkmenistan) and Niamey (Niger) is 4 Hours.
Niamey time is 4 Hours behind Balkanabat.

Location	Local Time
Balkanabat (Turkmenistan)	2026-02-13, 11:13:55 +05
Niamey (Niger)	2026-02-13, 07:13:55 WAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Balkanabat Airport (BKN / ) Balkanabat, Turkmenistan

Destination

Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM / DRRN) Niamey, Niger