Distance From Popota Airstrip to Diori Hamani International Airport

The distance from Popota Airstrip () to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 6875 miles or 11064 kilometers or 5970 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 La Yesca ( Mexico ) to Niamey ( Niger )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Yesca and Niamey takes around 15 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Popota Airstrip, La Yesca, Mexico to Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger is 15 hours 48 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

Kilometers		11064 km
Statute Miles		6875 miles
Nautical Miles		5970 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 48 minutes

Popota Airstrip to Diori Hamani International Airport Flight Route Map - to NIM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between La Yesca, Mexico and Niamey, Niger. .

Nonstop flight route between La Yesca, Mexico and Niamey, Niger.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NIM

Time difference between La Yesca (Mexico) and Niamey (Niger) is 7 Hours.
Niamey time is 7 Hours ahead of La Yesca.

Location	Local Time
La Yesca (Mexico)	2026-03-17, 08:48:11 CST
Niamey (Niger)	2026-03-17, 15:48:11 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

Popota Airstrip ( / ) La Yesca, Mexico

Destination

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