Distance From Niigata Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport, KIJ - NIM Distance

The distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 7921 miles or 12747 kilometers or 6878 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 Niigata ( Japan ) to Niamey ( Niger )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niigata and Niamey takes around 18 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Niigata Airport, Niigata, Japan to Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger is 18 hours 12 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 • KIJ - NIM

Kilometers		12747 km
Statute Miles		7921 miles
Nautical Miles		6878 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 12 minutes

Niigata Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport Flight Route Map - KIJ to NIM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Niigata, Japan and Niamey, Niger. .

Nonstop flight route between Niigata, Japan and Niamey, Niger.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIJ - NIM

Time difference between Niigata (Japan) and Niamey (Niger) is 8 Hours.
Niamey time is 8 Hours behind Niigata.

Location	Local Time
Niigata (Japan)	2026-03-18, 04:52:59 JST
Niamey (Niger)	2026-03-17, 20:52:59 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

Niigata Airport (KIJ / RJSN) Niigata, Japan

Destination

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