Distance From Sumburgh Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport, LSI - NIM Distance

The distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) is 3211 miles or 5167 kilometers or 2789 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 Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Niamey ( Niger )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Niamey takes around 7 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to Diori Hamani International Airport, Niamey, Niger is 7 hours 22 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 • LSI - NIM

Kilometers		5167 km
Statute Miles		3211 miles
Nautical Miles		2789 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 22 minutes

Sumburgh Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport Flight Route Map - LSI to NIM Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Niamey, Niger. .

Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Niamey, Niger.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LSI - NIM

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Niamey (Niger) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2026-06-18, 23:58:23 BST
Niamey (Niger)	2026-06-18, 23:58:23 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

Sumburgh Airport (LSI / EGPB) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

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