Distance From Hickory Regional Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport, HKY - NIM Distance

The distance from Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 5322 miles or 8565 kilometers or 4622 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 Hickory ( United States ) to Niamey ( Niger )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hickory and Niamey takes around 12 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hickory Regional Airport, Hickory, United States to Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger is 12 hours 14 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 • HKY - NIM

Kilometers		8565 km
Statute Miles		5322 miles
Nautical Miles		4622 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 14 minutes

Hickory Regional Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport Flight Route Map - HKY to NIM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hickory, United States and Niamey, Niger. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • HKY - NIM

Time difference between Hickory (United States) and Niamey (Niger) is 5 Hours.
Niamey time is 5 Hours ahead of Hickory.

Location	Local Time
Hickory (United States)	2026-05-01, 11:21:41 EDT
Niamey (Niger)	2026-05-01, 16:21:41 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

Hickory Regional Airport (HKY / KHKY) Hickory, United States

Destination

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