Distance From Sawarajima Heliport to Diori Hamani International Airport

The distance from Sawarajima Heliport () to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 8000 miles or 12875 kilometers or 6948 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 Shizuoka ( Japan ) to Niamey ( Niger )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shizuoka and Niamey takes around 18 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sawarajima Heliport, Shizuoka, Japan to Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger is 18 hours 23 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		12875 km
Statute Miles		8000 miles
Nautical Miles		6948 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 23 minutes

Sawarajima Heliport to Diori Hamani International Airport Flight Route Map - to NIM Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NIM

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

Location	Local Time
Shizuoka (Japan)	2026-03-20, 17:08:11 JST
Niamey (Niger)	2026-03-20, 09:08:11 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

Sawarajima Heliport ( / ) Shizuoka, Japan

Destination

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