Distance From Shirakawa Heliport to Diori Hamani International Airport

The distance from Shirakawa Heliport () to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 7771 miles or 12506 kilometers or 6749 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 Kumamoto ( Japan ) to Niamey ( Niger )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kumamoto and Niamey takes around 17 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shirakawa Heliport, Kumamoto, Japan to Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger is 17 hours 51 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		12506 km
Statute Miles		7771 miles
Nautical Miles		6749 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 51 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - NIM

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

Location	Local Time
Kumamoto (Japan)	2026-08-03, 03:48:04 JST
Niamey (Niger)	2026-08-02, 19:48:04 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

Shirakawa Heliport ( / ) Kumamoto, Japan

Destination

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