Distance From Diori Hamani International Airport to Kigali International Airport, NIM - KGL Distance

The distance from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 2193 miles or 3530 kilometers or 1905 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 Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niamey and Kigali takes around 5 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 5 hours 2 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 - KGL

Kilometers		3530 km
Statute Miles		2193 miles
Nautical Miles		1905 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 2 minutes

Diori Hamani International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - NIM to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Niamey, Niger and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NIM - KGL

Time difference between Niamey (Niger) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours ahead of Niamey.

Location	Local Time
Niamey (Niger)	2026-03-20, 05:30:45 WAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-20, 06:30:45 CAT

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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda