Distance From Diori Hamani International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, NIM - BUF Distance

The distance from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 5131 miles or 8258 kilometers or 4456 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 Niamey ( Niger ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niamey and Buffalo takes around 11 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 11 hours 47 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 • NIM - BUF

Kilometers		8258 km
Statute Miles		5131 miles
Nautical Miles		4456 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 47 minutes

Diori Hamani International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - NIM to BUF Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Niamey, Niger and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NIM - BUF

Time difference between Niamey (Niger) and Buffalo (United States) is 6 Hours.
Buffalo time is 6 Hours behind Niamey.

Location	Local Time
Niamey (Niger)	2025-12-16, 17:41:00 WAT
Buffalo (United States)	2025-12-16, 11:41:00 EST

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

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

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States