Distance From Sanderson Field to Diori Hamani International Airport, SHN - NIM Distance

The distance from Sanderson Field (SHN) to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 7059 miles or 11360 kilometers or 6130 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 Shelton ( United States ) to Niamey ( Niger )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shelton and Niamey takes around 16 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sanderson Field, Shelton, United States to Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger is 16 hours 13 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 • SHN - NIM

Kilometers		11360 km
Statute Miles		7059 miles
Nautical Miles		6130 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 13 minutes

Sanderson Field to Diori Hamani International Airport Flight Route Map - SHN to NIM Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHN - NIM

Time difference between Shelton (United States) and Niamey (Niger) is 8 Hours.
Niamey time is 8 Hours ahead of Shelton.

Location	Local Time
Shelton (United States)	2025-12-13, 17:12:17 MST
Niamey (Niger)	2025-12-14, 01:12:17 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

Sanderson Field (SHN / KSHN) Shelton, United States

Destination

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