Distance From Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport, BUQ - NIM Distance

The distance from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ) to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 2930 miles or 4716 kilometers or 2545 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 Bulawayo ( Zimbabwe ) to Niamey ( Niger )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulawayo and Niamey takes around 6 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger is 6 hours 44 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 • BUQ - NIM

Kilometers		4716 km
Statute Miles		2930 miles
Nautical Miles		2545 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 44 minutes

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport Flight Route Map - BUQ to NIM Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Niamey, Niger.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUQ - NIM

Time difference between Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) and Niamey (Niger) is 1 Hours.
Niamey time is 1 Hours behind Bulawayo.

Location	Local Time
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)	2026-09-11, 21:25:39 CAT
Niamey (Niger)	2026-09-11, 20:25:39 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

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ / FVJN) Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Destination

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