Distance From Riverside Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport, LLE - NIM Distance

The distance from Riverside Airport (LLE) to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 3338 miles or 5372 kilometers or 2899 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 Malelane ( South Africa ) to Niamey ( Niger )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malelane and Niamey takes around 7 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riverside Airport, Malelane, South Africa to Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger is 7 hours 40 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 • LLE - NIM

Kilometers		5372 km
Statute Miles		3338 miles
Nautical Miles		2899 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 40 minutes

Riverside Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport Flight Route Map - LLE to NIM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malelane, South Africa and Niamey, Niger. .

Nonstop flight route between Malelane, South Africa and Niamey, Niger.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LLE - NIM

Time difference between Malelane (South Africa) and Niamey (Niger) is 1 Hours.
Niamey time is 1 Hours behind Malelane.

Location	Local Time
Malelane (South Africa)	2026-03-18, 08:40:56 SAST
Niamey (Niger)	2026-03-18, 07:40:56 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

Riverside Airport (LLE / FAMN) Malelane, South Africa

Destination

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